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Paul’s image of “jars of clay” reminds believers that God intentionally works through weak and imperfect people so that His power, rather than human ability, is - [Wk 7: The Glory of the New Covenant](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-7-the-glory-of-the-new-covenant/) - This sermon explains Paul's contrast in 2 Corinthians 3 between the old covenant, which revealed God's holiness and humanity's condemnation under the law, and the new covenant in Christ, whose surpassing glory brings forgiveness, freedom, and complete reconciliation with God. The preacher emphasizes that truly grasping the weight of our sin and the finished - [Wk 6: You Are My Credibility](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-6-you-are-my-credibility/) - This sermon teaches that the true measure of Christian ministry is not popularity, charisma, credentials, or visible success, but whether the Holy Spirit is transforming people's lives through faithful, relational service centered on Christ. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 3:1–6, the pastor explains that every believer is a minister whose effectiveness is demonstrated by changed - [Wk 5: The Aroma of Christ](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-5-the-aroma-of-christ/) - This sermon teaches that Christian ministry is ultimately directed toward pleasing God rather than producing visible results, using Paul's image of believers as the "aroma of Christ" whose worship rises to God while others simply witness its effects. The pastor emphasizes that believers are not responsible for saving people or measuring success by conversions, - [Wk 4: Forgive the Sinner](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-4-forgive-the-sinner/) - This sermon teaches that church discipline is not about punishing struggling believers, but lovingly confronting unrepentant, ongoing sin that someone has chosen to embrace, because unchecked sin harms both the individual and the entire church. Using 1 and 2 Corinthians, the pastor explains that the goal of discipline is always restoration—when a person repents, - [Wk 3: Paul Changes His Mind](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-3-paul-changes-his-mind/) - This sermon explains that while the Corinthians questioned Paul because he changed his travel plans, Paul reveals that his decisions were motivated by love, obedience to God, and a desire to spare them unnecessary pain rather than by selfishness or indecision. The heart of the message focuses on 2 Corinthians 1:18–22, emphasizing that every - [Wk 2: The God of All Comfort](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-2-the-god-of-all-comfort/) - This sermon on 2 Corinthians 1:3–11 emphasizes that God does not promise a life free from suffering, but He does promise His presence, comfort, and strength in the midst of it. Using Paul's hardships as an example, the speaker teaches that God often allows difficulties that are beyond our ability to handle so that we - [Wk 1: The Church of God](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-1-the-church-of-god/) - This sermon introduces 2 Corinthians by explaining the long, difficult relationship between Paul and the church in Corinth—a congregation marked by division, immorality, pride, celebrity culture, and resistance to Paul's authority. The pastor emphasizes that despite the church's many failures, Paul addresses them as "the church of God" and "saints," showing that God defines - [Wk 12: The Epilogue](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-12-the-epilogue/) - This sermon concludes the book of Job by emphasizing that God's response to Job leads to vindication, redemption, and restoration—not because Job earned it, but because of God's mercy and grace. The preacher argues that Job's restoration does not validate the Retribution Principle ("good people are blessed, bad people are punished"), but instead reveals - [Wk 11: Yahweh Speaks](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-11-yahweh-speaks/) - This sermon focuses on God's response to Job after all of Job's suffering, showing that God's ultimate answer is not an explanation for pain but a revelation of Himself. The preacher emphasizes that Job's faith is demonstrated by bringing his questions directly to God, and that when Job encounters God's greatness, his need for - [Wk 10: Elihu Speaks](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-10-elihu-speaks/) - This sermon focuses on the character of Elihu in the book of Job, presenting him as a passionate but prideful young man who rebukes Job for his self-righteousness and prepares the way for God’s response. The speaker explains that while Elihu correctly defends God’s justice and sovereignty, he also demonstrates the dangers of arrogance, - [Wk 9: The Words of Job are Ended](https://livinghopetriad.com/wk-9-the-words-of-job-are-ended/) - This sermon on the final speeches in the Book of Job emphasizes that Job’s intense complaints and grief are not condemned by God, but are presented as a genuine form of worship and lament. The pastor contrasts healthy lament with self-pity, arguing that while God welcomes honest cries of pain, lament must eventually come - [Week 8: Where is Wisdom?](https://livinghopetriad.com/week-8-where-is-wisdom/) - This sermon on Job 28 contrasts humanity’s incredible technological and intellectual achievements with its complete inability to discover true wisdom apart from God. The preacher argues that wisdom is not merely information, answers, or life principles, but the very presence of God Himself — “the fear of the Lord is wisdom” — and that - [Week 7: A Low View of Humanity](https://livinghopetriad.com/week-7-a-low-view-of-humanity/) - The sermon teaches that Job’s friends are wrong not because they overstate God’s greatness, but because they wrongly reduce human beings to “worms” with no real value or standing before God. In contrast, Scripture shows that humans are made in the image of God with inherent dignity, purpose, and a real relationship with Him, - [Week 6: Why Do the Wicked Prosper?](https://livinghopetriad.com/week-6-why-do-the-wicked-prosper/) - This sermon explains how in Job 21 and 24, Job challenges the simplistic belief that God always rewards the righteous and punishes the wicked in this life, pointing out that evil people often seem to prosper while injustice goes unchecked. It affirms that this observation is real and valid, but incomplete—because, as seen in - [Week 5: My Redeemer Lives](https://livinghopetriad.com/week-5-my-redeemer-lives/) - This sermon on the middle section of the Book of Job (chapters 15–20) contrasts Job’s friends’ rigid belief that suffering is always punishment for sin with Job’s insistence on his innocence, revealing how their simplistic theology leads them to wrongly accuse and wound him instead of offering compassion. Despite Job’s intense and even wrong - [Week 4: Shut Up & Shiva](https://livinghopetriad.com/week-4-shut-up-shiva/) - This sermon explores the first cycle of speeches in the book of Job, contrasting the compassionate silence of Job’s friends at first with their later failure as they wrongly accuse him and offer misguided, simplistic theology about suffering. It emphasizes that while the friends speak partial truths, they misapply them, whereas Job’s honest lament—even - [Easter 2026: Christ’s Vindication](https://livinghopetriad.com/easter-2026-christs-vindication/) - This Easter sermon teaches that through the cross, Jesus took on and destroyed humanity’s sin in His flesh, and through the resurrection, He was vindicated—proving that sin and death no longer have power over Him or those united to Him. Because of this, believers are not only forgiven but declared righteous and alive to - [Faith and Lament](https://livinghopetriad.com/faith-and-lament/) - The sermon connects the book of Job with Psalm 22 to show that lament—honest, even painful complaints to God—is a normal and faithful response to suffering, not a sign of weak faith. By pointing to Jesus quoting “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” on the cross, it argues that expressing feelings - [Blessed Be the Name](https://livinghopetriad.com/blessed-be-the-name/) - This sermon explains that Job is a righteous man whose suffering is not a result of wrongdoing, but part of a larger, complex purpose under God’s authority, even as the accuser challenges the sincerity of his faith. Despite losing everything and enduring intense suffering, Job responds with worship, acknowledging that both blessing and hardship - [Introduction to Job](https://livinghopetriad.com/introduction-to-job/) - The introduction to Job presents it as a unique, carefully crafted work—rooted in real events but written as a poetic, framed narrative—that is often misunderstood and requires thoughtful interpretation. It emphasizes that Job’s suffering is not a result of wrongdoing and that the book is less about explaining why suffering happens and more about - [Stepping Out](https://livinghopetriad.com/stepping-out/) - The sermon teaches that God allows difficult or unusual situations in people’s lives so they can move from merely knowing about Him to truly knowing Him through personal experience. Using examples like Peter walking on water, Abraham interceding for Lot, Jacob wrestling with God, Job’s suffering, and Jonah’s mission, it argues that these moments - [The Heart of Worship](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-heart-of-worship/) - The sermon concludes the worship series by showing that worship is far bigger than music and centers on why humanity exists: to reflect God’s glory as image-bearers. It traces how human rebellion corrupted worship, but explains that true, acceptable worship is restored through Jesus, whose perfect life, sacrifice, resurrection, and ascension allow humanity to - [The Elements of Worship](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-elements-of-worship/) - The sermon teaches that biblical worship is defined by awe-filled reverence, humble submission, and active service to God, expressed through concrete actions rather than personal feelings or emotional experiences. It explains that the gathered church follows a consistent, Scripture-shaped pattern of worship—from the Old Testament through the New Testament—that centers on serving and pleasing - [Singing in the Presence of God](https://livinghopetriad.com/singing-in-the-presence-of-god/) - The sermon emphasizes that Christianity is marked by a small number of core practices, one of which is the call for all believers to sing as a regular and meaningful expression of faith. Drawing from Scripture, it explains that singing flows from gratitude, joy, and awareness of God’s constant presence, serving as a powerful - [Pray Then Like This](https://livinghopetriad.com/pray-then-like-this/) - This sermon teaches that prayer is not a way to earn God’s love or salvation, but a vital means of staying connected to God through Christ, who already fully secures our salvation. Using the Lord’s Prayer as a model, it explains how prayer rightly begins with God’s glory, kingdom, and will, then moves to - [Week 1: The Words of Worship](https://livinghopetriad.com/week-1-the-words-of-worship/) - This sermon teaches that worship is not primarily about personal feelings or entertainment, but a deliberate, embodied response to who God is—marked by reverent fear, humble submission, and active service. Gathered worship on Sundays is not in competition with everyday “lifestyle worship,” but a concentrated, holy practice that forms and fuels faithful living throughout - [Blessed are the Peacemakers](https://livinghopetriad.com/blessed-are-the-peacemakers/) - The sermon teaches that we are constantly being shaped by the world’s values, so Christians must intentionally return to Jesus—especially the Sermon on the Mount—to let him define how we think and live. Focusing on “blessed are the peacemakers,” it explains that being a true follower of Jesus means reflecting God’s grace by loving - [The Jesus Way: Radical Selflessness](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-jesus-way-radical-selflessness/) - This sermon challenges believers to move beyond reducing their faith to spiritual habits and instead embrace a life that truly looks like Jesus—marked by radical selflessness, humility, and holy inconvenience, as described in Philippians 2. It confronts a cultural, especially Southern, version of Christianity that equates church attendance and moral behavior with genuine discipleship, - [Live A Quiet Life](https://livinghopetriad.com/live-a-quiet-life/) - This sermon from 1 Thessalonians 4 challenges the cultural obsession with visibility, noise, and measurable success by calling Christians to a different ambition: to live quietly, mind their own business, and work faithfully. True spiritual impact is not tied to audience size or public recognition but is found in hidden faithfulness, loving others, resisting - [It's All in Jesus](https://livinghopetriad.com/its-all-in-jesus/) - This sermon centers on the truth that everything God provides—life, transformation, forgiveness, strength, and purpose—is found fully and continually in Jesus Christ, and that apart from abiding in Him, Christian life simply does not work. Using the image of Christmas lights and the biblical call to “abide in the vine,” the speaker emphasizes that - [The King of Love](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-king-of-love/) - This Christmas Sunday sermon teaches that God’s love is far deeper and more complex than our everyday use of the word, revealing a love that is multifaceted, self-giving, and ultimately demonstrated in Jesus loving His enemies through the cross. Jesus defines true love as loving God fully and loving others—including enemies—with the same sacrificial - [The King of Peace](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-king-of-peace/) - This sermon teaches that biblical peace (shalom) is not merely a feeling but God’s restoring order to chaos—both objectively through reconciliation with God and subjectively within our hearts. Humanity lost that peace through sin, but Jesus, the prophesied Servant and Prince of Peace, took our chastisement upon himself so that his faithfulness and righteousness - [The King of Hope](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-king-of-hope/) - The sermon teaches that God is a promise-making God who delights in our faith, and therefore He often allows seasons of waiting between His promises and their fulfillment. This waiting—illustrated through biblical examples like Genesis 3:15 and Noah—is where hope lives: a joyful, trusting anticipation rooted in God’s character and past faithfulness. Ultimately, the - [The King of Joy](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-king-of-joy/) - This sermon teaches that joy is not a vague, hidden state or merely a mindset, but a real, visible happiness that God commands and actively gives through Jesus. True joy flows from abiding in Christ, who came, died, and rose so that His joy would fill us completely—even through seasons of sorrow, lament, and - [Every Believer Hears God](https://livinghopetriad.com/every-believer-hears-god/) - This sermon emphasizes that every believer hears from God, and His communication is constant, not dependent on our spiritual state or actions. It explains that God’s nature—as omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and fully loving—means He speaks through His Word, our circumstances, our thoughts, and emotions, always expressing His will perfectly. The message encourages practical engagement - [Finishing the Race](https://livinghopetriad.com/finishing-the-race/) - The sermon reviews the final chapters of Acts, highlighting Paul’s dangerous journey to Rome—including storms, shipwreck, and imprisonment—and his unwavering commitment to preach the gospel in every circumstance. Despite being in chains, Paul ministers to sailors, islanders on Malta, and Jewish leaders in Rome, showing boldness and faith throughout. The message concludes by noting - [The Three Laws](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-three-laws/) - The sermon tells the story of a woman named Fay, who was called by God as a child from deep poverty to faith, and how both she and her husband Bill experienced God’s miraculous timing in their lives and deaths. Through their story, the pastor illustrates that God is sovereign, doing whatever He pleases - [The Suffering God](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-suffering-god/) - This sermon explores Psalm 88, one of the darkest and most sorrowful psalms, emphasizing that God invites us to bring our honest pain and suffering to Him. The psalmist feels abandoned and overwhelmed, yet continues to cry out to God, showing that faith is often found in perseverance rather than easy answers. The message - [Paul in Jerusalem](https://livinghopetriad.com/paul-in-jerusalem/) - As Paul journeys toward Jerusalem, he receives repeated prophetic warnings of suffering ahead—yet he refuses to turn back. This story highlights the difference between God’s true word and human interpretation, reminding us that warnings are not always prohibitions. Paul’s resolve shows what it means to live with a clear calling: when you know your - [The Walls That We Build](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-walls-that-we-build/) - As Paul’s attempt at peace in Jerusalem backfires, a mob falsely accuses him of defiling the temple and tries to kill him. When he defends himself, the crowd listens quietly—until he says that God sent him to the Gentiles. Their fury reveals the deep walls of prejudice and pride that Jesus came to tear - [Restricted by Love](https://livinghopetriad.com/restricted-by-love/) - In Acts 21, Paul returns to Jerusalem and chooses love over personal freedom, joining a Jewish ritual he no longer deems necessary to preserve unity in the church. His example shows that true Christian maturity means laying down our rights for the sake of others. In a divided world, the church thrives when love—not - [Serve & Protect the Church](https://livinghopetriad.com/serve-protect-the-church/) - In Acts 20, Paul gives an emotional farewell to the Ephesian elders, pointing to his own life of humility, sacrifice, and perseverance as their example. He urges them to guard the flock, knowing false teachers will rise up to distort the truth. His words remind us that the church was bought with the blood - [The Sons of Sceva](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-sons-of-sceva/) - In Ephesus, a city obsessed with magic and idols, God’s power through Paul exposed both the emptiness of superstition and the authority of Jesus’ name. The story of the seven sons of Sceva shows that spiritual authority cannot be faked or taken—it must be received from Christ. As new believers publicly burned their costly - [Repentance is Not Enough](https://livinghopetriad.com/repentance-is-not-enough/) - When Paul encounters a group in Ephesus who knew only John’s baptism of repentance, he points them to the fullness found in Christ. This sermon unpacks the difference between striving to stop sinning and living in the Spirit’s power, where we walk daily with God as His children. Repentance is essential, but it cannot - [Adoption: The Highest Privilege the Gospel Offers](https://livinghopetriad.com/adoption-the-highest-privilege-the-gospel-offers/) - The gospel gives us more than forgiveness—it gives us family. John Held unpacks the incredible truth of adoption: through Christ, we are welcomed as sons and daughters of the living God. Adoption means access to God’s presence, security in His love, an eternal inheritance, and even His loving discipline that shapes us into Christ’s - [Abiding in Christ Daily](https://livinghopetriad.com/abiding-in-christ-daily/) - Abiding in Christ isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about cultivating a daily relationship that flows from awe of who God is. Intimacy with Jesus changes everything: it aligns our hearts with His mission, makes us attentive to His voice, and frees us from the distractions of sin. Like Mephibosheth, who longed simply to be in - [Walk by the Spirit](https://livinghopetriad.com/walk-by-the-spirit/) - The Christian life isn’t about striving harder—it’s about surrendering daily to the Spirit. In Galatians 5, Paul contrasts the destructive works of the flesh with the beautiful fruit of the Spirit, reminding us that only God can produce real transformation in us. The Scriptures call us to crucify selfishness, rely on God’s promises, and - [The Great Commission](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-great-commission/) - The Great Commission is essential for every Christian. But how do we overcome the desire for comfort and conformity that keeps us from fulfilling it? Owen Cotten walks us through how the authority and presence of Jesus can move us to make disciples of all nations. - [Friendship and Ministry](https://livinghopetriad.com/friendship-and-ministry/) - Ministry was never meant to be a solo mission. In Acts 18, Paul’s partnerships with friends like Aquila, Priscilla, Silas, and Timothy show how teamwork strengthens the gospel’s reach, deepens unity, and reflects the character of Jesus. Their example challenges the “hero pastor” mindset and calls us to embrace long-term, committed relationships—both within our - [Why Are We All Still Here?](https://livinghopetriad.com/why-are-we-all-still-here/) - If heaven is our home, why doesn’t God take us there the moment we believe? The Scriptures answer with a clear truth—we’re still here because Jesus has chosen to use every believer in His mission to bring the gospel to the world. Drawing from Scripture, personal testimony, and the call of the Great Commission, - [Turn the World Upside Down](https://livinghopetriad.com/turn-the-world-upside-down/) - Wherever Paul went—Thessalonica, Berea, Athens—his message of Jesus disrupted the status quo and sparked both revival and resistance. The early church “turned the world upside down” by proclaiming a new King in a world full of idols. Rather than condemning culture from a distance, Paul engaged it with Spirit-filled wisdom, pointing people to Jesus - [Celebration/New Day Testimonies](https://livinghopetriad.com/celebration-new-day-testimonies/) - One of the ways we fight for joy is by sharing our stories of what God has done for us. Listen to an array of testimonies from the recent Confluence regional conference as well as the New Day youth conference.  - [The Love of Money](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-love-of-money/) - Money isn’t the problem—loving it is. In this sermon, we’re invited to examine how money shapes our trust, our fears, and our priorities, and how the gospel calls us into joyful, sacrificial generosity instead. Drawing from Scripture and cultural insight, this message challenges the lies of the American gospel and reorients our hearts toward - [New Models For Evangelism](https://livinghopetriad.com/new-models-for-evangelism/) - In Acts 16, we see the gospel break through in unexpected places—a quiet riverside, a spiritual showdown, and even a prison cell. God reaches hearts not just through miracles or preaching, but through hospitality, integrity, and suffering. In a culture filled with assumptions and skepticism, we are challenged to embody the gospel up close. - [Touching on Water Baptism](https://livinghopetriad.com/touching-on-water-baptism/) - Water baptism is far more than a symbolic ritual—it’s a sacred confession of faith, a picture of death and resurrection, and an invitation into ongoing transformation. Baptism declares both our cleansing from sin and our union with Christ’s death and new life. Drawing on Scripture and personal experience, Vic Spencer calls us to see - [Your Failure, God’s Voice](https://livinghopetriad.com/your-failure-gods-voice/) - Even after a wildly successful mission, Paul’s plans unravel—he splits with Barnabas, hits dead ends, and faces spiritual silence. But through failure, God speaks. This Father’s Day message explores how our disappointments and broken plans can be the very places where God redirects and refines us. Your worst moments don’t disqualify you—they might just - [The Jerusalem Council](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-jerusalem-council/) - When early Christians faced a major theological crisis—do Gentile believers need to follow the law of Moses?—the apostles gathered in Jerusalem to seek clarity. The church, led by the Holy Spirit, resolved conflict through truth, grace, and unity. Acts 15 explores how the gospel was preserved from legalism, and how today’s church can still - [Persecuted to Worshipped](https://livinghopetriad.com/persecuted-to-worshipped/) - Spiritual success can be just as dangerous as opposition—especially when leaders are tempted to accept the praise meant for God. In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas go from being persecuted to nearly being worshiped as gods. We’re challenged to examine how easily admiration can slide into idolatry by unpacking the subtle but dangerous threat - [Word, Spirit, & Persecution](https://livinghopetriad.com/word-spirit-persecution/) - True ministry is grounded in the Word of God and fueled by the Spirit of God—without compromise. In Acts 13, we follow Paul and Barnabas as they boldly preach the gospel, navigating both spiritual power and fierce opposition. Their example challenges us to embrace a faith that expects miracles, invites rejection, and finds joy - [Serve as Jesus Serves](https://livinghopetriad.com/serve-as-jesus-serves/) - What does it really mean to serve like Jesus? In this Job Fair Sunday sermon, we explore the moment when the King of Kings knelt to wash His disciples’ feet—and what that radical act means for how we live and serve today. Jesuse challenges us to move beyond self-focused spirituality and embrace a life - [The Better Portion](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-better-portion/) - In this Mother’s Day message, we dive into the story of Mary and Martha to explore the overwhelming pressures women often carry—and to offer freedom at the feet of Jesus. Jesus’ teaching reveals how our true identity is found not in constant service, but in discipleship and closeness to Christ. Whether you’re a mom, - [Blessed are the Unoffended](https://livinghopetriad.com/blessed-are-the-unoffended/) - Everyone struggles at some point with trusting God. Doubt is a common part of our human nature. Everyone will experience doubt, but it’s what we do with it that makes the difference. Lindsay and Chris Hubbard explain how to overcome doubt and remain ‘unoffended’ when God does not answer our prayers in the way - [Winsome Discernment](https://livinghopetriad.com/winsome-discernment/) - Acts 13:4-12 In Acts 13, we encountering Paul and Barnabas take on a false prophet who called himself a “son of Jesus.” In this story, we see what it looks like for disciples of Jesus to discern when to be gentle and when to rebuke. Jesus was only harsh with hypocritical religious leaders - [Life Over Death – Easter 2025](https://livinghopetriad.com/life-over-death-easter-2025/) - God’s order over chaos was broken into disorder when Adam and Even individually began to determine what was right in their own eyes, instead of in the eyes of their Creator. But during the reign of King David, we begin to hear whispers of a future king who would bring in a new kingdom - [Palm Sunday – The Unexpected Jesus](https://livinghopetriad.com/palm-sunday-the-unexpected-jesus/) - Zechariah prophesied that the Messiah would come in a specific way. The problem was that they had ignored all the things God had told them about Himself and His mission. On Palm Sunday, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a male donkey that was young enough that it had never been ridden before. This is - [Earnest Prayer](https://livinghopetriad.com/earnest-prayer/) - When Peter was chained in a prison cell, the church didn’t panic—they prayed. And not just casually, but with earnest prayer that shook heaven and opened prison doors. In this message from Acts 12, discover how desperate, persistent prayer can shift impossible situations, break spiritual chains, and release divine intervention. This passage is a compelling reminder - [Radical Risk-Taking](https://livinghopetriad.com/radical-risk-taking/) - What does it look like to have the assurance and conviction needed for radical risk-taking in the kingdom of God? John Privett opens up Hebrews 11:1-3 to find out.  - [Hearing Over Seeing](https://livinghopetriad.com/hearing-over-seeing/) - Amidst a backdrop of ethnic and religious differences between Antioch and Jerusalem, we encounter the beginnings of the ministry of Barnabas and Saul (soon to be called Paul). We see the story of how the gospel gets beyond the borders of the Jewish people, and how our faith is about believing what we hear - [The Spirit & Mission](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-spirit-mission/) - Acts 10:1-33 In Part II of our exploration of Peter’s visit to Cornelius in Acts 10, we focus on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Throughout church history, we have been divided over the Spirit. On one end is the error of sacramentalizing the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. On the other end - [Common & Uncommon](https://livinghopetriad.com/common-uncommon/) - Acts 10:1-33 Everyone who believes is charged with the responsibility to take the gospel across cultural boundaries. In Acts 10, we see God take Peter past his cultural and even theological boundaries in order to preach the gospel to a community of people Peter had considered unclean. God knows your weaknesses, and He - [Healing In Suffering](https://livinghopetriad.com/healing-in-suffering/) - Acts 9:32-43 reminds us that God’s healing power is still at work even after Christ’s ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. In these miracles, we see a powerful reflection of the human journey—seasons of suffering followed by divine restoration. Just as Peter’s healings brought new life, we too live in hopeful expectation - [The Son of God](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-son-of-god/) - Everything in your life is designed by God to bring you further into the reality of the new you in Christ. Paul’s story shows us that believing in Jesus is not simply about loving people and getting along better—it is about clinging to the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God. This is - [Insecurities](https://livinghopetriad.com/insecurities/) - Our maturity as Christians is shown by our love. But the maturity of our love is shown through our self-awareness and emotional health. Brice Fogle walks us through what it looks like to work through our insecurities in a Christ-centered way so we can become more confident, secure people. - [The Conversion of Saul](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-conversion-of-saul/) - The conversion of Saul isn’t just a story meant to entertain us. It’s an encounter meant to change us. Through God’s power and Ananias’ obedience, Saul was healed and transformed into Paul, a bold apostle. While unique, Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus should stir us to hunger for the same - [The Roles and Responsibilities of Elders in the Church](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-roles-and-responsibilities-of-elders-in-the-church/) - [Spirit Led, Christ-Centered Evangelism](https://livinghopetriad.com/spirit-led-christ-centered-evangelism/) - We are a sent people, not a stationary people. The church does not have a mission, the mission has a church. God is sending you to someone—who is it? You don’t need a plan, you don’t need a method, you don’t need to be brilliant—God is the one doing all the work. You only - [The Power of God](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-power-of-god/) - Acts 8 tells the story of two men: Simon the Magician and Philip the Evangelist. Simon seeks the fame of his own name, and the increase of his own influence. Philip seeks the fame of the name of Christ, and the increase of His kingdom in Samaria. Drawing attention to Jesus is a good - [The Weight of the Cross](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-weight-of-the-cross/) - We explore the crucifixion of Christ, both its significance at the time it happened and what it means for us today. The cross challenges us as believers to embrace our own crosses with faith, finding strength in surrender and purpose in trials. Through Christ’s example, we are reminded that burdens carried in faith lead - [Beyond What We Could Bear](https://livinghopetriad.com/beyond-what-we-could-bear/) - There is something about the change from one year to the next that invites us to reflect on what’s just happened over the past year (and beyond). In the context of our worship together, we usually want to focus on the perspective of hope, joy, and encouragement. However, it’s also important to have the - [God Is Love](https://livinghopetriad.com/god-is-love/) - God’s love is the kind of love that dies for people that reject Him. Utterly, reject Him, declaring that they love the things He created more than Him. Jesus coming to the manger was motivated by God’s covenant love, promised to unfaithful people. Jesus’ death was motivated by His own love, not by our - [God Is Sovereign](https://livinghopetriad.com/god-is-sovereign/) - Jesus is brought to you by the sovereign will of God. Without the sovereignty of God, there is no baby in a manger. Without the sovereign hand of God, there is no hope for suffering. You can rest knowing that God is in control of your past, present, and future. You will not always - [God Is Holy](https://livinghopetriad.com/god-is-holy/) - Holiness is an attribute of God, but it also characterizes all of His other attributes. God is all of His qualities at once (unlike us). He is perfect, and complicated, in a way that we cannot relate to without His assistance. The aim of this 3 week advent series is not to put God - [Do Not Fear (Acts - Week 12)](https://livinghopetriad.com/do-not-fear-acts-week-11/) - Acts 8:1-8 Our society’s primary motive right now is fear. We just had an election, and the default message from both sides was not “I’m the best person for the job” it was “vote for me, because if my opponent gets in the world will end.” The “us” vs “them” language is embedded - [The Martyrdom of Stephen (Acts - Week 11)](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-martyrdom-of-stephen-acts-week-11/) - Acts 7 Stephen had a revelation that had become the theological foundation of the New Testament Church. This could only come by the Spirit, and it would become absolutely essential to the future of the gospel. But it was this same revelation that got Stephen killed. Stephen bore witness to Jesus before the - [Deacon is a Verb (Acts - Week 10)](https://livinghopetriad.com/deacon-is-a-verb-acts-week-10/) - Acts 6:1-7 If you look at your life, how you spend your time, talent, and treasure – is it characterized by serving? The advancement of the Kingdom of God requires no money and no talent. It only requires the Holy Spirit and willing servants. Jesus is redefining what it means to be a - [You Will Receive Power](https://livinghopetriad.com/you-will-receive-power/) - In order to join God in His mission, we don’t just need His heart. We need His power. There’s no way to fulfill what God has called us to if we aren’t filled with His Spirit. If we aren’t filled with the Spirit, we don’t have the power we need to be His witnesses. - [The Message of Life (Acts - Week 9)](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-message-of-life-acts-week-9/) - Acts 5:17-42 Christianity is a message, with content that is expressed in words. It is not a lifestyle, but the message transforms your lifestyle. It is not an identity, but the message transforms your identity. It is not a moral choice, but the message transforms your moral choices. This message must be proclaimed, - [Ananias and Sapphira (Acts - Week 8)](https://livinghopetriad.com/ananias-and-sapphira-acts-week-8/) - Acts 5:1-11 This text is perhaps the most challenging in the book of Acts. We know that the Holy Spirit is the same today as He was in this story. So how to we understand it? The question we need to answer is one of hypocrisy: How much of our outward religion is - [Prayer for Boldness (Acts - Week 7)](https://livinghopetriad.com/prayer-for-boldness-acts-week-7/) - Acts 4 Prayer is an act of humility and dependence. Do we foolishly think that the biggest threat is what’s outside, instead of the cowardice that lurks inside us? The apostles were more concerned with being faithful to Jesus than they were with establishing a more comfortable life in Jerusalem. This drove them - [Discovering Who You Are in Christ](https://livinghopetriad.com/discovering-who-you-are-in-christ/) - When we know who we are in Christ, it empowers us to put off our old selves and become the new creations that God has redeemed us to be. But what does it look like to walk this out practically, day by day? Carl Herrington walks us through some of Paul’s letters to unpack - [The Fellowship of Believers (Acts - Week 5)](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-fellowship-of-believers-acts-week-5/) - Acts 2:42-47 Jesus is not only alive IN His Church, but He is alive THROUGH His Church. As a culture, we idolize individuality, self-expression, and putting our own pursuit of happiness over concern for others. The Spirit is calling us together. We cannot do the mission of Jesus alone. Sermon Notes - [In The Name Of Jesus (Acts - Week 6)](https://livinghopetriad.com/in-the-name-of-jesus-acts-week-6/) - Acts 3:1-16 Don’t settle for what you can do, but stir up hunger for what only God can do. To do so, we need to take time to understand what “the name of Jesus” is all about. Acts 3 begins with a story that reveals to us how the name of Jesus is both - [The Age of Fulfillment (Acts - Week 4)](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-age-of-fulfillment-acts-week-4/) - Acts 2:14-41 The Holy Spirit’s mission is bigger than you, but it is not less than you. The disciples were transformed, in an instant, from disciples to apostles. And in that moment, the Church was born. We need to set our bar of expectation at spiritual transformation, not just incremental improvement. You are living - [Pentecost (Acts - Week 3)](https://livinghopetriad.com/pentecost-acts-week-3/) - Acts 2:1–13 Compare your experience of following Jesus here in 2024 with the first group of Christians depicted here in Acts 2. These people are no different from you and me. They have the same worries and pressures and fears that you do. Their culture is not easier or harder than ours. They were doing - [Wait In Jerusalem (Acts - Week 2)](https://livinghopetriad.com/wait-in-jerusalem-acts-week-2/) - Acts 1:6–11 Compare your experience of following Jesus here in 2024 with the first group of Christians depicted here in Acts 2. These people are no different from you and me. They have the same worries and pressures and fears that you do. Their culture is not easier or harder than ours. They were doing - [Acts: The Story of the Spirit - Week 1](https://livinghopetriad.com/acts-the-story-of-the-spirit-week-1/) - Acts 1:1–5 Many people want Jesus without the Spirit, or the Spirit without Jesus. They may claim to be Christ centered, but reject the work of the Spirit as unreliable emotionalism. Or they embrace the work of the Spirit manifesting in miracles, joy, and spiritual experiences but refuse the sanctifying work of Jesus in - [Living a Surrendered Life](https://livinghopetriad.com/living-a-surrendered-life/) - [Discipline is Love](https://livinghopetriad.com/discipline-is-love/) - Hebrews 12:5–13 Discipline begins with our parents training our hearts, and then it’s just God our Father disciplining us. None of us enjoy it, but it’s the only way to get that “peaceful fruit of righteousness” mentioned in Hebrews 12. It’s a reminder that we are His true and beloved sons and daughters. In - [Children are a Gift from God](https://livinghopetriad.com/children-are-a-gift-from-god/) - We live in a time when children are seen as a burden on the world and the environment, and an unnecessary inconvenience on parents’ lives. But parenting is God’s end game, whether it’s in our natural families or our spiritual family. He is building a diverse family for Himself. An eternal family, full of - [The Good Samaritan](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-good-samaritan/) - Listen to the podcast: - [The Golden Calf](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-golden-calf/) - Exodus 32 This is a very timely story about what happened when God formally introduced Himself to His people. Moses had already met Him at the burning bush, but this is when God directly spoke to the Israelites and told setup the nature of their relationship, and explained who He is to them. It - [A Mystery Revealed - Romans, Week 25](https://livinghopetriad.com/a-mystery-revealed-romans-week-25/) - Romans 16:17-27 We are closing our series through Romans this week with the final verses, and then a recap of the entire letter. Paul, very cleverly, bookends the letter with the same concept of the gospel being revealed like a mystery being solved after a long anticipation. Sermon Notes Listen to the podcast: - [Interested or Invested?](https://livinghopetriad.com/interested-or-invested/) - Listen to the podcast: - [Persevere and Enter God's Rest](https://livinghopetriad.com/persevere-and-enter-gods-rest/) - Listen to the podcast: - [They Risked Their Necks - Romans, Week 24](https://livinghopetriad.com/they-risked-their-necks-romans-week-24/) - Listen to the podcast: - [Rewards](https://livinghopetriad.com/rewards/) - Sermon Notes Listen to the podcast - [How to be a Joy Generator](https://livinghopetriad.com/how-to-be-a-joy-generator/) - This sermon is about joy generators: Becoming one Understanding the Holy Spirit, hope, and joy connection Taking action by rejoicing The impact and hazards of being a joy generator Sermon Notes Listen to the podcast: - [Jesus is for Losers](https://livinghopetriad.com/jesus-is-for-losers/) - Listen to the podcast: - [Given to God - Mother's Day 2024](https://livinghopetriad.com/given-to-god-mothers-day-2024/) - 1 Samuel 1:4-2:11 On this Mother’s Day, we look at the birth of Samuel and the simple faith of his mother Hannah. This is a well known story. Our goal here is not to say something new, but to say something old. This story encourages moms, and everyone else, to lay our burdens - [Where Christ Has Not Been Named - Romans, Week 23](https://livinghopetriad.com/where-christ-has-not-been-named-romans-week-23/) - Romans 15:14-21 What is it that you are supposed to be doing with your life beyond the work maintaining your existence? In this text, look for 4 important facts about Paul’s ministry that we can apply to ourselves today. His ministry was initiated by God (v15) His ministry was powered by the Holy Spirit - [Four Hopes in Suffering](https://livinghopetriad.com/four-hopes-in-suffering/) - Sermon Notes Listen to the podcast: - [God's Call to Unity - Romans, Week 22](https://livinghopetriad.com/gods-call-to-unity-romans-week-22/) - Romans 15:7-13 Our love for one another is a direct result of our being made righteous by Jesus. We are not only saved from something, we are saved into something. We are saved from our sin, and we are saved into a spiritual family on a mission together. Sermon Notes Listen - [Why Baptism?](https://livinghopetriad.com/why-baptism/) - Baptism has been contested for centuries, but mainly because it is connected to our understand of the gospel and what exactly “saves” us. There are also questions about the mode of baptism, but those are very much secondary and not something I’m going to delve into very much. Our concern this morning is that - [The Sanctified Parent](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-sanctified-parent/) - When you first become a parent, you think you’re going to be John Wayne. You might be unconventional at times, but your parenting ideas are going to get the job done. Then a baby is handed to you, and you are pretty sure you’re drowning. But God isn’t interested in your competency nearly as - [The Joy of the Lord](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-joy-of-the-lord/) - We are living in a season in our country where all of our idols are toppling over. Everything that can be shaken is being shaken. The old answers to our problems aren’t working. One of the main things we are all grasping for in life is some consistent joy. Joy that is anchored to - [Survey of the Romans - Romans, Week 1](https://livinghopetriad.com/survey-of-the-romans-romans-week-1/) - Romans 1:1-17 This morning I want to essentially preach the entire book. Much of the reason people struggle with the book of Romans is not seeing the overall flow and theme of the letter. It’s very easy to get lost in the weeds with this letter. I want to skip across the high points - [Truth for a Lie - Romans, Week 2](https://livinghopetriad.com/truth-for-a-lie-romans-week-2/) - Romans 1 and 2 have been very important in the history of the Church. Every generation since Romans was written has looked to these verses to help them understand the world, and what has gone wrong with it. This is an essential building block of your worldview. (Your worldview is all the assumptions you - [A Theology of Body, Gender & Sexuality, Pt 1 - Romans, Week 3](https://livinghopetriad.com/a-theology-of-body-gender-sexuality-pt-1-romans-week-3/) - You may be wondering what the transgender debate has to do with Romans. Nothing directly. But sexuality connects directly to Romans 1, and we can no longer talk about sexuality without first talking about gender. Book Recommendations: Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say - Preston Sprinkle Understanding Sexual - [A Theology of Body, Gender & Sexuality, Pt 2 - Romans, Week 4](https://livinghopetriad.com/a-theology-of-body-gender-sexuality-pt-2-romans-week-4/) - Our culture has separated Body, Gender, and Sexuality as essentially unrelated and disconnected aspects of our humanity. This has created a dis-integrated understanding of personhood. We are fractured people when we believe this. God’s creative plan is that we be fully integrated people, and His plan is beautiful. Sermon Notes Listen to the - [No One is Righteous- Romans, Week 5](https://livinghopetriad.com/no-one-is-righteous-romans-week-5/) - Romans 2:25-3:31 We have covered Romans 1 and most of chapter 2 along with it. There we see the Holy Spirit through the apostle Paul, laying out the basis for the Christian worldview. He tells a story of how humanity stopped acknowledging God, and this resulted in darkened hearts and futile thinking, which led - [The Righteousness of God Through Faith - Romans, Week 6](https://livinghopetriad.com/the-righteousness-of-god-through-faith-romans-week-6/) - Romans 3:20-4:25 Last week we saw how God views humanity through different categories than we often do. God says that no one is righteous. You may be morally superior, but you are not righteous. That can only come from God Himself. And only righteous people can have a right relationship with God and enter - [But Wait, There's More! - Romans, Week 7](https://livinghopetriad.com/but-wait-theres-more-romans-week-7/) - Romans 5:1-21 We have been considering the idea that our righteousness is in Christ, counted to us by faith. My righteousness is fundamentally a decree of God. It is not mine, it is not in me. It is in Christ, held by Him for me. But this begs an obvious question about our experience. - [Slaves of Righteousness - Romans, Week 8](https://livinghopetriad.com/slaves-of-righteousness-romans-week-8/) - Romans 6:1-23 Paul has been emphasizing grace so heavily, that it creates a concern for many people. This is a radical kind of grace that was simply too far for some at the time, and to this day. But if we are saved by grace, through faith, not of any good works of our own, - [Law and Life - Romans, Week 9](https://livinghopetriad.com/law-and-life-romans-week-9/) - Romans 7:1-8:11 So far, we have learned that the OT law could not make us righteous. All it could do was reveal sin, and in a sense, increase sin. Through the cross and the resurrection, we are no under the law but under grace. Now Paul will turn to discussing the role of the law - [Awesome New Way of Living - Romans, Week 10](https://livinghopetriad.com/awesome-new-way-of-living-romans-week-10/) - Romans 8:12-17 We do not owe the “old me apart from Christ” anything. Like the freed slave in Rom 6 and the wife whose husband died in Rom 7, we owe zero allegiance to the old master/husband. Our approach to God has been totally revolutionized. In who we were before Christ, we were enslaved and - [Present Hope, Future Glory - Romans, Week 11](https://livinghopetriad.com/present-hope-future-glory-romans-week-11/) - Romans 8:17-27 We inherit all that Jesus inherits. It comes to us not so much through Christ as in Christ. Certainly, Paul at least means that we inherit the promises of God in the future. But it does not appear that this is all that Paul means. We not only inherit the promises of God, - [Nothing Can Separate Us - Romans, Week 12](https://livinghopetriad.com/nothing-can-separate-us-romans-week-12/) - Romans 8:28-39 Last week, I showed you two reasons for hope in suffering: Our future glorification with Christ will outshine the darkness of any suffering in this life The Spirit strengthens us in our weakness, interceding for us in our place Here at the end of chapter 8, we see a third reason for hope: - [God's Sovereign Choice - Romans, Week 13](https://livinghopetriad.com/gods-sovereign-choice-romans-week-13/) - Listen to the podcast: - [Everyone Who Calls - Romans, Week 14](https://livinghopetriad.com/everyone-who-calls-romans-week-14/) - Romans 9:30-10:21 Romans 9 and 10 have been the proof texts for the two biggest divisions in protestantism since the Reformation. And chapters 9-11 have been the center of the debate over God’s relationship with Israel for even longer. Chapter 9 will tell us that it is God’s free and sovereign choice that brings us - [Who is Jesus: God (Part 1)](https://livinghopetriad.com/who-is-jesus-god-part-1/) - Who is Jesus in His nature and character? What does His existence mean? It’s odd that our society celebrates a holiday every year, with Jesus’ title in the name (Christ), yet most people that celebrate Christmas never answer this most basic question. Sermon Notes Listen to the podcast: - [Who is Jesus: A Man (Part 2)](https://livinghopetriad.com/who-is-jesus-a-man-part-2/) - Jesus is the physical, tangible, touchable, presence of God among His people. He is also the place where the people meet God, and hear His Word - his full self-expression. Jesus is heaven itself, and he is the place where heaven touches earth. Jesus also has the same “flesh and blood” as us. He - [New Year, Fresh Vision (Part 1)](https://livinghopetriad.com/new-year-fresh-vision-part-1/) - This year is a major inflection point for Living Hope Church. An inflection point is the exact point when a geometrical curve changes direction. More generally, an inflection point is the moment of most noticeable change in your trajectory. That’s a good description of our moment as a Church. The change itself is precipitated - [New Year, Fresh Vision (Part 2)](https://livinghopetriad.com/new-year-fresh-vision-part-2-new-years-2024/) - This year is a major inflection point for Living Hope Church. An inflection point is the exact point when a geometrical curve changes direction. More generally, an inflection point is the moment of most noticeable change in your trajectory. That’s a good description of our moment as a Church. The change itself is precipitated - [Grafted In - Romans, Week 15](https://livinghopetriad.com/grafted-in-romans-week-15/) - Romans 11:1-36 Israel had overall rejected the gospel that they heard regarding Jesus. So now it begs the question, “Has the Word of God failed?” (9:6) This may not have been a question you have asked regarding Israel specifically, but you have certainly asked this questions regarding yourself, or people you love, that you want - [Be Transformed - Romans, Week 16](https://livinghopetriad.com/be-transformed-romans-week-16/) - In light of our unity with Christ, the gospel, how do we live? Have you ever wondered, “What does God expect from me?” “What am I called to do?” “I want to get involved, but I don’t know where to start.” Our response to the good news must be to give ourselves, body and - [Live Like a Christian - Romans, Week 17](https://livinghopetriad.com/live-like-a-christian-romans-week-17/) - Romans 12:9-13:10 The first chapter of Romans describes a society that has fallen apart because they have forgotten God. It has lost all reason, it’s moral compass is broken, and it has descended into licentious madness. This is not just the ancient world, it’s the world we live in right now. But do you ever - [For the Joy](https://livinghopetriad.com/for-the-joy/) - Hebrews 12:1-3 Have you ever been tempted to give up on something that you know God has called you to do? Give up on your marriage, or a friendship. Give up on the Church. Or maybe right now you are being tempted to give up up on the Christian faith altogether? The Christian life - [Our Family](https://livinghopetriad.com/our-family/) - Listen to the podcast: - [Submission to Civil Authorities - Romans, Week 18](https://livinghopetriad.com/submission-to-civil-authorities-romans-week-18/) - Listen to the podcast: - [Disciples](https://livinghopetriad.com/disciples/) - Listen to the podcast: - [From Earth to Heaven & Back Again (Easter 2024)](https://livinghopetriad.com/from-earth-to-heaven-back-again-easter-2024/) - Sermon Notes Listen to the podcast: - [Self-Restricting Love - Romans, Week 21](https://livinghopetriad.com/self-restricting-love/) - Romans 14:13-15:7 We are rounding out this section in Romans that is dealing with the theme of our relationships with one another that result from our reconciliation with God through the righteousness of Jesus given to us. Last week, we heard the command to not pass judgment on one another concerning matters of - [Do Not Pass Judgment - Romans, Week 20](https://livinghopetriad.com/do-not-pass-judgment-romans-week-20/) - Romans 14:1-12 The Holy Spirit, through Paul’s letter to the Roman church, has been instructing us to love one another. In our text this morning, we will see Paul address some specific issues that were dividing the church in Rome. Disagreement over these issues had split the church into two groups. We may not - [Love Is a Debt - Romans, Week 19](https://livinghopetriad.com/love-is-a-debt-romans-week-19/) - Romans 13:7-14 The overwhelming focus of these instructions have to do with how we treat each other. Namely, loving one another. Sermon Notes Listen to the podcast:  ## Pages - [Home](https://livinghopetriad.com/) - Experience the transformative power of the gospel at Living Hope Church in Kernersville, NC. 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Paul’s image of “jars of clay” reminds believers that God intentionally works through weak and imperfect people so that His power, rather than human ability, is clearly seen, even amid suffering, confusion, persecution, and hardship. Ultimately, Christians are encouraged not to lose heart because present suffering is temporary and God uses it to produce eternal glory, while believers can support one another by sharing both their struggles and the life of Christ within them. - [Message: "Wk 7: The Glory of the New Covenant" from Dylan Davis](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-7-the-glory-of-the-new-covenant/) - A message from the series "2 CORINTHIANS: “STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS”." This sermon explains Paul's contrast in 2 Corinthians 3 between the old covenant, which revealed God's holiness and humanity's condemnation under the law, and the new covenant in Christ, whose surpassing glory brings forgiveness, freedom, and complete reconciliation with God. The preacher emphasizes that truly grasping the weight of our sin and the finished work of Christ on the cross produces boldness, gratitude, and confidence, reminding believers that God's wrath was fully satisfied in Jesus and that no further condemnation remains for those in Him. Finally, the sermon challenges Christians to fix their attention on the glory of Christ rather than constantly seeking new experiences or signs, arguing that beholding the gospel is what the Holy Spirit uses to transform believers "from glory to glory" into the likeness of Christ. - [Message: "Wk 6: You Are My Credibility" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-6-you-are-my-credibility/) - A message from the series "2 CORINTHIANS: “STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS”." This sermon teaches that the true measure of Christian ministry is not popularity, charisma, credentials, or visible success, but whether the Holy Spirit is transforming people's lives through faithful, relational service centered on Christ. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 3:1–6, the pastor explains that every believer is a minister whose effectiveness is demonstrated by changed lives rather than personal accomplishments, emphasizing that both the ability to serve and the results of ministry come from God, not human skill. He concludes by challenging listeners to evaluate every area of life—work, parenting, marriage, leadership, and church—not by worldly achievements but by whether they are helping others grow into spiritual maturity and become more like Jesus. - [Message: "Wk 5: The Aroma of Christ" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-5-the-aroma-of-christ/) - A message from the series "2 CORINTHIANS: “STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS”." This sermon teaches that Christian ministry is ultimately directed toward pleasing God rather than producing visible results, using Paul's image of believers as the "aroma of Christ" whose worship rises to God while others simply witness its effects. The pastor emphasizes that believers are not responsible for saving people or measuring success by conversions, but for faithfully serving "in Christ," trusting that Jesus—not their own ability—is the true source of effective ministry. The message concludes by encouraging Christians to abandon the mindset that life and ministry are tests they must pass, and instead embrace the freedom and joy of participating in the work that Christ is already accomplishing through them. - [Message: "Wk 4: Forgive the Sinner" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-4-forgive-the-sinner/) - A message from the series "2 CORINTHIANS: “STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS”." This sermon teaches that church discipline is not about punishing struggling believers, but lovingly confronting unrepentant, ongoing sin that someone has chosen to embrace, because unchecked sin harms both the individual and the entire church. Using 1 and 2 Corinthians, the pastor explains that the goal of discipline is always restoration—when a person repents, the church should quickly forgive, comfort, and fully welcome them back into fellowship. He concludes by urging Christians to build humble, honest relationships where they lovingly hold one another accountable before sin takes deeper root, remembering that the aim is repentance toward God rather than personal offense or condemnation. - [Message: "Wk 3: Paul Changes His Mind" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-3-paul-changes-his-mind/) - A message from the series "2 CORINTHIANS: “STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS”." This sermon explains that while the Corinthians questioned Paul because he changed his travel plans, Paul reveals that his decisions were motivated by love, obedience to God, and a desire to spare them unnecessary pain rather than by selfishness or indecision. The heart of the message focuses on 2 Corinthians 1:18–22, emphasizing that every promise God has made finds its "Yes" in Christ, and that believers have been established, anointed, sealed, and given the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of their future inheritance. The sermon concludes by encouraging Christians to live in light of these incredible spiritual realities—holding tightly to God's promises, continually seeking Him in prayer, repenting when they fail, and confidently drawing near to God because of what Christ has accomplished. - [Message: "Wk 2: The God of All Comfort" from Israel Rios](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-2-the-god-of-all-comfort/) - A message from the series "2 CORINTHIANS: “STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS”." This sermon on 2 Corinthians 1:3–11 emphasizes that God does not promise a life free from suffering, but He does promise His presence, comfort, and strength in the midst of it. Using Paul's hardships as an example, the speaker teaches that God often allows difficulties that are beyond our ability to handle so that we learn to depend on Him, and that our own suffering can become a source of comfort and encouragement to others. The sermon concludes by encouraging believers to surrender their burdens to God, rely on prayer and the support of the church community, and trust that weakness is often the starting point for deeper faith and greater obedience to Christ. - [Message: "Wk 1: The Church of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-1-the-church-of-god/) - A message from the series "2 CORINTHIANS: “STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS”." This sermon introduces 2 Corinthians by explaining the long, difficult relationship between Paul and the church in Corinth—a congregation marked by division, immorality, pride, celebrity culture, and resistance to Paul's authority. The pastor emphasizes that despite the church's many failures, Paul addresses them as "the church of God" and "saints," showing that God defines His people by their identity in Christ rather than by their current weaknesses and sins. The central application is that both personal sanctification and church renewal begin by believing what God says about us, allowing Him to transform us from the inside out into the holy people He has already declared us to be. - [Message: "Wk 12: The Epilogue" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-12-the-epilogue/) - A message from the series "Job." This sermon concludes the book of Job by emphasizing that God's response to Job leads to vindication, redemption, and restoration—not because Job earned it, but because of God's mercy and grace. The preacher argues that Job's restoration does not validate the Retribution Principle ("good people are blessed, bad people are punished"), but instead reveals God's freedom to act mercifully and points forward to the ultimate redemption found in Jesus Christ. By portraying Job as a foreshadowing of Christ—an innocent sufferer whose intercession brings redemption to others—the sermon highlights that the book of Job is ultimately about knowing God through Jesus and trusting in His goodness rather than our own righteousness. - [Message: "Wk 11: Yahweh Speaks" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-11-yahweh-speaks/) - A message from the series "Job." This sermon focuses on God's response to Job after all of Job's suffering, showing that God's ultimate answer is not an explanation for pain but a revelation of Himself. The preacher emphasizes that Job's faith is demonstrated by bringing his questions directly to God, and that when Job encounters God's greatness, his need for answers is replaced by trust and awe. The central message is that true comfort comes not from having every hardship explained, but from knowing and experiencing God so deeply that our doubts, complaints, and laments lose their power in His presence. - [Message: "Wk 10: Elihu Speaks" from Vic Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-10-elihu-speaks/) - A message from the series "Job." This sermon focuses on the character of Elihu in the book of Job, presenting him as a passionate but prideful young man who rebukes Job for his self-righteousness and prepares the way for God’s response. The speaker explains that while Elihu correctly defends God’s justice and sovereignty, he also demonstrates the dangers of arrogance, harsh judgment, and speaking without compassion toward those who are suffering. Ultimately, the sermon emphasizes that suffering can be used by God for sanctification and refinement, pointing believers toward humility, dependence on God, and the hope of redemption through Jesus Christ - [Message: "Wk 9: The Words of Job are Ended" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-9-the-words-of-job-are-ended/) - A message from the series "Job." This sermon on the final speeches in the Book of Job emphasizes that Job’s intense complaints and grief are not condemned by God, but are presented as a genuine form of worship and lament. The pastor contrasts healthy lament with self-pity, arguing that while God welcomes honest cries of pain, lament must eventually come to an end in trust, even before answers or relief arrive. Centering on the phrase “the words of Job are ended,” the sermon teaches that Job’s silence becomes an act of faith—choosing to wait for God’s response rather than remaining trapped in endless despair. - [Message: "Week 8: Where is Wisdom?" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-8-where-is-wisdom/) - A message from the series "Job." This sermon on Job 28 contrasts humanity’s incredible technological and intellectual achievements with its complete inability to discover true wisdom apart from God. The preacher argues that wisdom is not merely information, answers, or life principles, but the very presence of God Himself — “the fear of the Lord is wisdom” — and that suffering often strips away the “landmarks” we rely on so we learn to cling to Christ alone. Applying this to everyday life and parenting, the sermon warns against searching for meaning, guidance, and security in technology, self-help, or human ingenuity, urging believers instead to cultivate a genuine relationship with Jesus, because what ultimately shapes a person and a family is not knowledge about God, but dependence on Him. - [Message: "Week 7: A Low View of Humanity" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-7-a-low-view-of-humanity/) - A message from the series "Job." The sermon teaches that Job’s friends are wrong not because they overstate God’s greatness, but because they wrongly reduce human beings to “worms” with no real value or standing before God. In contrast, Scripture shows that humans are made in the image of God with inherent dignity, purpose, and a real relationship with Him, even though sin has damaged but not erased that value. True faith, as seen in Job, holds both realities together—God is sovereign and good, and He still sees, hears, and is present with those who suffer, with the ultimate “reward” of suffering being God Himself. - [Message: "Week 6: Why Do the Wicked Prosper?" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-6-why-do-the-wicked-prosper/) - A message from the series "Job." This sermon explains how in Job 21 and 24, Job challenges the simplistic belief that God always rewards the righteous and punishes the wicked in this life, pointing out that evil people often seem to prosper while injustice goes unchecked. It affirms that this observation is real and valid, but incomplete—because, as seen in Psalm 73, true understanding comes from God’s perspective, where ultimate justice is delayed but certain. The message concludes that believers endure this tension by shifting their attention toward God in worship, trusting that in the long run—through Christ—perfect justice and mercy will be fully revealed. - [Message: " Week 5: My Redeemer Lives" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-5-my-redeemer-lives/) - A message from the series "Job." This sermon on the middle section of the Book of Job (chapters 15–20) contrasts Job’s friends’ rigid belief that suffering is always punishment for sin with Job’s insistence on his innocence, revealing how their simplistic theology leads them to wrongly accuse and wound him instead of offering compassion. Despite Job’s intense and even wrong accusations toward God, he continues to direct his pain honestly to God, demonstrating that authentic faith can coexist with confusion, protest, and theological error. The central message is that God values genuine trust over perfect understanding, and even small, quiet faith—like Job’s belief that his “Redeemer lives”—is enough to please Him. - [Message: "Week 4: Shut Up & Shiva" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-4-shut-up-shiva/) - A message from the series "Job." This sermon explores the first cycle of speeches in the book of Job, contrasting the compassionate silence of Job’s friends at first with their later failure as they wrongly accuse him and offer misguided, simplistic theology about suffering. It emphasizes that while the friends speak partial truths, they misapply them, whereas Job’s honest lament—even when raw and confrontational—is affirmed by God as faithful. The central message is that true comfort in suffering is not found in explanations or advice, but in the presence of God, who invites honest wrestling and remains with us even when we don’t understand. - [Message: "Easter 2026: Christ’s Vindication" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/easter-2026-christ-s-vindication/) - A message from the series "Easter." This Easter sermon teaches that through the cross, Jesus took on and destroyed humanity’s sin in His flesh, and through the resurrection, He was vindicated—proving that sin and death no longer have power over Him or those united to Him. Because of this, believers are not only forgiven but declared righteous and alive to God, sharing in Christ’s victory even now. While Christians still live in the tension of the “already” and the “not yet,” the resurrection assures them that both their salvation and their present suffering will ultimately be vindicated. - [Message: "Week 3: Faith and Lament" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-3-faith-and-lament/) - A message from the series "Job." The sermon connects the book of Job with Psalm 22 to show that lament—honest, even painful complaints to God—is a normal and faithful response to suffering, not a sign of weak faith. By pointing to Jesus quoting “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” on the cross, it argues that expressing feelings of abandonment is itself an act of trust, since it is directed toward God as Father. Ultimately, the message is that true faith is not confident certainty but continuing to turn toward God in pain, trusting Him even when He seems silent. - [Message: "Blessed Be the Name" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/blessed-be-the-name/) - A message from the series "Job." This sermon explains that Job is a righteous man whose suffering is not a result of wrongdoing, but part of a larger, complex purpose under God’s authority, even as the accuser challenges the sincerity of his faith. Despite losing everything and enduring intense suffering, Job responds with worship, acknowledging that both blessing and hardship ultimately come from God and refusing to curse Him. The message encourages believers to bring honest complaints and lament to God as an act of faith, trusting His presence and goodness even without clear answers. - [Message: "Introduction to Job" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/introduction-to-job/) - A message from the series "Job." The introduction to Job presents it as a unique, carefully crafted work—rooted in real events but written as a poetic, framed narrative—that is often misunderstood and requires thoughtful interpretation. It emphasizes that Job’s suffering is not a result of wrongdoing and that the book is less about explaining why suffering happens and more about revealing God’s freedom and challenging the idea that life with God is transactional. Ultimately, the story exposes how easily people align with the voice of accusation, inviting readers to wrestle with their assumptions about God, suffering, and their own hearts. - [Message: "Stepping Out" from Joel Frias](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/stepping-out/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The sermon teaches that God allows difficult or unusual situations in people’s lives so they can move from merely knowing about Him to truly knowing Him through personal experience. Using examples like Peter walking on water, Abraham interceding for Lot, Jacob wrestling with God, Job’s suffering, and Jonah’s mission, it argues that these moments are invitations to trust God’s character and seek His blessing above anything else. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that God’s love, mercy, and faithfulness are revealed through life’s trials, leading believers to deeper trust, repentance, and worship. - [Message: "The Heart of Worship" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-heart-of-worship/) - A message from the series "Worship." The sermon concludes the worship series by showing that worship is far bigger than music and centers on why humanity exists: to reflect God’s glory as image-bearers. It traces how human rebellion corrupted worship, but explains that true, acceptable worship is restored through Jesus, whose perfect life, sacrifice, resurrection, and ascension allow humanity to draw near to a holy God. The heart of worship, then, is that Jesus himself is the true worshiper, gathering imperfect human worship into his own pure offering through the Holy Spirit. - [Message: "The Elements of Worship" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-elements-of-worship/) - A message from the series "Worship." The sermon teaches that biblical worship is defined by awe-filled reverence, humble submission, and active service to God, expressed through concrete actions rather than personal feelings or emotional experiences. It explains that the gathered church follows a consistent, Scripture-shaped pattern of worship—from the Old Testament through the New Testament—that centers on serving and pleasing God, not entertaining or satisfying individual preferences. True worship, therefore, is faithfully “doing the worship things” together in obedience and trust, whether or not they feel emotionally powerful, because God is worthy and present among His people. - [Message: "Singing in the Presence of God" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/singing-in-the-presence-of-god/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The sermon emphasizes that Christianity is marked by a small number of core practices, one of which is the call for all believers to sing as a regular and meaningful expression of faith. Drawing from Scripture, it explains that singing flows from gratitude, joy, and awareness of God’s constant presence, serving as a powerful spiritual practice rather than a performance. Believers are encouraged to embrace singing in everyday life and within community, even when it feels countercultural, as a way to worship God and build one another up. - [Message: "Pray Then Like This" from Scott Goldston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/pray-then-like-this/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." This sermon teaches that prayer is not a way to earn God’s love or salvation, but a vital means of staying connected to God through Christ, who already fully secures our salvation. Using the Lord’s Prayer as a model, it explains how prayer rightly begins with God’s glory, kingdom, and will, then moves to our daily needs, forgiveness, protection from temptation, and trust in God’s provision. Ultimately, prayer is presented as both a discipline and a gift—an invitation to deeper relationship, trust, obedience, and dependence on God in every part of life. - [Message: "Blessed are the Peacemakers" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/blessed-are-the-peacemakers/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The sermon teaches that we are constantly being shaped by the world’s values, so Christians must intentionally return to Jesus—especially the Sermon on the Mount—to let him define how we think and live. Focusing on “blessed are the peacemakers,” it explains that being a true follower of Jesus means reflecting God’s grace by loving enemies, refusing to operate by deservingness, and “winning by losing” rather than grasping for power or control. The message challenges listeners to resist scarcity, judgment, and cultural outrage, and instead embody Christlike mercy, reconciliation, and peace in their everyday relationships. - [Message: "Week 1: The Words of Worship" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-1-the-words-of-worship/) - A message from the series "Worship." This sermon teaches that worship is not primarily about personal feelings or entertainment, but a deliberate, embodied response to who God is—marked by reverent fear, humble submission, and active service. Gathered worship on Sundays is not in competition with everyday “lifestyle worship,” but a concentrated, holy practice that forms and fuels faithful living throughout the week. Ultimately, worship is something Christians do together as priests before God—choosing to bow, serve, and honor Him—because the very purpose of redemption is to worship Him. - [Message: "The Jesus Way: Radical Selflessness" from Dylan Davis](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-jesus-way-radical-selflessness/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." This sermon challenges believers to move beyond reducing their faith to spiritual habits and instead embrace a life that truly looks like Jesus—marked by radical selflessness, humility, and holy inconvenience, as described in Philippians 2. It confronts a cultural, especially Southern, version of Christianity that equates church attendance and moral behavior with genuine discipleship, arguing that costless Christianity does no real spiritual work. Using examples from Jesus’s life, the message shows how Christ consistently welcomed interruption, prioritized others, and found direction and strength through deep communion with the Father rather than through comfort or efficiency. Ultimately, the sermon presents selfless living not as a burdensome obligation but as an invitation into God’s design, where surrender, grace, and true rest for the soul are found in following Jesus fully, whatever the cost. - [Message: "Live A Quiet Life" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/live-a-quiet-life/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." This sermon from 1 Thessalonians 4 challenges the cultural obsession with visibility, noise, and measurable success by calling Christians to a different ambition: to live quietly, mind their own business, and work faithfully. True spiritual impact is not tied to audience size or public recognition but is found in hidden faithfulness, loving others, resisting comparison and gossip, and embracing work as worship. Ultimately, the message reframes ordinary, often boring life as holy and meaningful when lived with quiet obedience, generosity, and trust in God rather than cultural pressure. - [Message: "It's All in Jesus" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/its-all-in-jesus/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2025." This sermon centers on the truth that everything God provides—life, transformation, forgiveness, strength, and purpose—is found fully and continually in Jesus Christ, and that apart from abiding in Him, Christian life simply does not work. Using the image of Christmas lights and the biblical call to “abide in the vine,” the speaker emphasizes that spiritual fruit comes not from self-improvement or effort alone, but from staying connected to Christ through the Holy Spirit. While believers must actively pursue obedience and growth, all true power, maturity, and endurance flow from God’s grace in Christ, who remains the unchanging source of everything we need. - [Message: "The King of Love" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-king-of-love/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2025." This Christmas Sunday sermon teaches that God’s love is far deeper and more complex than our everyday use of the word, revealing a love that is multifaceted, self-giving, and ultimately demonstrated in Jesus loving His enemies through the cross. Jesus defines true love as loving God fully and loving others—including enemies—with the same sacrificial care we give ourselves, a kind of love we cannot produce on our own. The good news of Christmas is that God runs toward us in Christ, calling us to stop striving, receive His love, and allow that love to flow through us to others. - [Message: "The King of Peace" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/55-the-king-of-peace/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2025." This sermon teaches that biblical peace (shalom) is not merely a feeling but God’s restoring order to chaos—both objectively through reconciliation with God and subjectively within our hearts. Humanity lost that peace through sin, but Jesus, the prophesied Servant and Prince of Peace, took our chastisement upon himself so that his faithfulness and righteousness could be credited to us. True, unshakable peace comes only from being reconciled to God through Christ, and when we remember that our standing with God rests in him—not our performance—peace returns even in the midst of life’s chaos. - [Message: "The King of Joy" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-king-of-joy/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2025." This sermon teaches that joy is not a vague, hidden state or merely a mindset, but a real, visible happiness that God commands and actively gives through Jesus. True joy flows from abiding in Christ, who came, died, and rose so that His joy would fill us completely—even through seasons of sorrow, lament, and disappointment. Believers are called to fight for joy by seeing God clearly, grieving honestly, releasing false sources of happiness, and anchoring their joy fully in the loving, delighting heart of God. - [Message: "The King of Hope" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-king-of-hope/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2025." The sermon teaches that God is a promise-making God who delights in our faith, and therefore He often allows seasons of waiting between His promises and their fulfillment. This waiting—illustrated through biblical examples like Genesis 3:15 and Noah—is where hope lives: a joyful, trusting anticipation rooted in God’s character and past faithfulness. Ultimately, the Advent season invites Christians to embrace this hopeful waiting as we look to Jesus, the fulfillment of God’s greatest promise. - [Message: "Every Believer Hears God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/every-believer-hears-god/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." This sermon emphasizes that every believer hears from God, and His communication is constant, not dependent on our spiritual state or actions. It explains that God’s nature—as omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and fully loving—means He speaks through His Word, our circumstances, our thoughts, and emotions, always expressing His will perfectly. The message encourages practical engagement with God’s voice, starting with immersing oneself in Scripture to recognize His communication in everyday life. - [Message: "Finishing the Race" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/finishing-the-race/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." The sermon reviews the final chapters of Acts, highlighting Paul’s dangerous journey to Rome—including storms, shipwreck, and imprisonment—and his unwavering commitment to preach the gospel in every circumstance. Despite being in chains, Paul ministers to sailors, islanders on Malta, and Jewish leaders in Rome, showing boldness and faith throughout. The message concludes by noting that Acts ends abruptly, prompting reflection on Paul’s likely release and continued ministry, and encouraging listeners to consider their own big-picture takeaways from studying the book. - [Message: "The Three Laws" from Michael Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-three-laws/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The sermon tells the story of a woman named Fay, who was called by God as a child from deep poverty to faith, and how both she and her husband Bill experienced God’s miraculous timing in their lives and deaths. Through their story, the pastor illustrates that God is sovereign, doing whatever He pleases according to His will—not ours—and that His goodness is constant even when we don’t understand our circumstances. Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to trust God completely, avoiding the temptation to judge events as “good” or “bad,” and instead to live from the “tree of life,” resting in His divine purpose and goodness. - [Message: "On Mission Through Trials" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/on-mission-through-trials/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." This sermon follows Paul’s journey in Acts 22–26 as his influence shrinks from preaching to crowds to speaking before just a few hostile leaders while imprisoned. - [Message: "The Suffering God" from Israel Rios](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-suffering-god/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." This sermon explores Psalm 88, one of the darkest and most sorrowful psalms, emphasizing that God invites us to bring our honest pain and suffering to Him. The psalmist feels abandoned and overwhelmed, yet continues to cry out to God, showing that faith is often found in perseverance rather than easy answers. The message reminds us that Jesus fully understands our suffering, having endured separation and pain on the cross, and that God places us in community so we don’t walk through hardship alone. Ultimately, our hope is in God’s promise of eternal life where all pain and sorrow will one day end. - [Message: "The Walls That We Build" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-walls-that-we-build/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." As Paul’s attempt at peace in Jerusalem backfires, a mob falsely accuses him of defiling the temple and tries to kill him. When he defends himself, the crowd listens quietly—until he says that God sent him to the Gentiles. Their fury reveals the deep walls of prejudice and pride that Jesus came to tear down. The message is clear: in Christ, all dividing walls—racial, cultural, political, or social—are demolished, and the church must refuse to rebuild what Christ has already destroyed. - [Message: "Restricted by Love" from Sam Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/restricted-by-love/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." In Acts 21, Paul returns to Jerusalem and chooses love over personal freedom, joining a Jewish ritual he no longer deems necessary to preserve unity in the church. His example shows that true Christian maturity means laying down our rights for the sake of others. - [Message: "Paul in Jerusalem" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/paul-in-jerusalem/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." As Paul journeys toward Jerusalem, he receives repeated prophetic warnings of suffering ahead—yet he refuses to turn back. We are challenged to discern our gifts, embrace our purpose, and press forward in God’s kingdom with courage and faith. - [Message: "The Sons of Sceva" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-sons-of-sceva/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." The story of the seven sons of Sceva shows that spiritual authority cannot be faked or taken—it must be received from Christ. As new believers publicly burned their costly books of magic, the gospel’s triumph was undeniable. - [Message: "Serve & Protect the Church" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/serve-protect-the-church/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." In Acts 20, Paul gives an emotional farewell to the Ephesian elders, pointing to his own life of humility, sacrifice, and perseverance as their example. He urges them to guard the flock, knowing false teachers will rise up to distort the truth. - [Message: "Repentance is Not Enough" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/repentance-is-not-enough/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Repentance is essential, but it cannot save—only Jesus’ baptism of grace and the gift of the Spirit unite us fully to the Father. The call is clear: stop living under the weight of the “big no” and step into the joy of life with God in the cool of the day. - [Message: "Adoption: The Highest Privilege the Gospel Offers" from John Held](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/adoption-the-highest-privilege-the-gospel-offers/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The gospel gives us more than forgiveness—it gives us family. John Held unpacks the incredible truth of adoption: through Christ, we are welcomed as sons and daughters of the living God. - [Message: "Abiding in Christ Daily" from Dylan Davis](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/abiding-in-christ-daily/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Abiding in Christ isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about cultivating a daily relationship that flows from awe of who God is. Intimacy with Jesus changes everything: it aligns our hearts with His mission, makes us attentive to His voice, and frees us from the distractions of sin. - [Message: "Walk by the Spirit" from Scott Goldston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/walk-by-the-spirit/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The Christian life isn’t about striving harder—it’s about surrendering daily to the Spirit. In Galatians 5, Paul contrasts the destructive works of the flesh with the beautiful fruit of the Spirit, reminding us that only God can produce real transformation in us. - [Message: "The Great Commission" from Owen Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-great-commission/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The Great Commission is essential for every Christian. But how do we overcome the desire for comfort and conformity that keeps us from fulfilling it? Owen Cotten walks us through how the authority and presence of Jesus can move us to make disciples of all nations. - [Message: "Friendship and Ministry" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/friendship-and-ministry/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Ministry was never meant to be a solo mission. In Acts 18, Paul’s partnerships with friends like Aquila, Priscilla, Silas, and Timothy show how teamwork strengthens the gospel’s reach, deepens unity, and reflects the character of Jesus. - [Message: "Why Are We All Still Here?" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/why-are-we-all-still-here/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." If heaven is our home, why doesn’t God take us there the moment we believe? The Scriptures answer with a clear truth—we’re still here because Jesus has chosen to use every believer in His mission to bring the gospel to the world. - [Message: "Turn the World Upside Down" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/turn-the-world-upside-down/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Wherever Paul went—Thessalonica, Berea, Athens—his message of Jesus disrupted the status quo and sparked both revival and resistance. We’re called to do the same: live humbly, speak boldly, and join the gospel movement that’s been reshaping the world since Pentecost. - [Message: "Celebration/New Day Testimonies" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/celebration-new-day-testimonies/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." One of the ways we fight for joy is by sharing our stories of what God has done for us. Listen to an array of testimonies from the recent Confluence regional conference as well as the New Day youth conference. - [Message: "The Love of Money" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-love-of-money/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Money isn’t the problem—loving it is. In this sermon, we’re invited to examine how money shapes our trust, our fears, and our priorities, and how the gospel calls us into joyful, sacrificial generosity instead. - [Message: "Touching on Water Baptism" from Vic Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/touching-on-water-baptism/) - Water baptism is far more than a symbolic ritual—it’s a sacred confession of faith, a picture of death and resurrection, and an invitation into ongoing transformation. - [Message: "New Models For Evangelism" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/new-models-for-evangelism/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." In Acts 16, we see the gospel break through in unexpected places—a quiet riverside, a spiritual showdown, and even a prison cell. Evangelism today may look different, but it’s just as powerful when we reflect Jesus in everyday moments. - [Message: "Your Failure, God’s Voice" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/your-failure-god-s-voice/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Even after a wildly successful mission, Paul’s plans unravel—he splits with Barnabas, hits dead ends, and faces spiritual silence. But through failure, God speaks. - [Message: "The Jerusalem Council" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-jerusalem-council/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." The church, led by the Holy Spirit, resolved conflict through truth, grace, and unity. Acts 15 explores how the gospel was preserved from legalism, and how today’s church can still hold convictions without creating barriers. - [Message: "Persecuted to Worshipped" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/persecuted-to-worshipped/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas go from being persecuted to nearly being worshiped as gods. We’re challenged to examine how easily admiration can slide into idolatry by unpacking the subtle but dangerous threat of sharing in God’s glory. - [Message: "Word, Spirit, & Persecution" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/word-spirit-persecution/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." True ministry is grounded in the Word of God and fueled by the Spirit of God—without compromise. In Acts 13, we follow Paul and Barnabas as they boldly preach the gospel, navigating both spiritual power and fierce opposition. - [Message: "Serve as Jesus Serves" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/serve-as-jesus-serves/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." What does it really mean to serve like Jesus? In this Job Fair Sunday sermon, we explore the moment when the King of Kings knelt to wash His disciples’ feet—and what that radical act means for how we live and serve today. - [Message: "The Better Portion" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-better-portion/) - A message from the series "Mother's Day." In this Mother’s Day message, we dive into the story of Mary and Martha to explore the overwhelming pressures women often carry—and to offer freedom at the feet of Jesus. - [Message: "Blessed are the Unoffended" from Lindsay & Chris Hubbard](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/blessed-are-the-unoffended/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Everyone will experience doubt, but it’s what we do with it that makes the difference. Lindsay and Chris Hubbard explain how to overcome doubt and remain ‘unoffended’ when God does not answer our prayers in the way we hope. - [Message: "Winsome Discernment" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/winsome-discernment/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." In Acts 13, we encountering Paul and Barnabas take on a false prophet who called himself a “son of Jesus.” In this story, we see what it looks like for disciples of Jesus to discern when to be gentle and when to rebuke. - [Message: "Life Over Death – Easter 2025" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/life-over-death-easter-2025/) - A message from the series "Easter." The Messiah would not be handsome like David. He would be humble as a servant. He would step off His throne, be beaten, and killed as a sacrificial lamb on behalf of the people. But death couldn’t hold Him. Life has overcome death, order has overcome chaos. The King has won. - [Message: "Palm Sunday - The Unexpected Jesus" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/palm-sunday-the-unexpected-jesus/) - A message from the series "Easter." Palm Sunday is a reminder that Jesus did not come to put one nation above another. He came to clean up His house, and usher in the Kingdom of Heaven into all the world. - [Message: "Earnest Prayer" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/earnest-prayer/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." When Peter was chained in a prison cell, the church didn’t panic—they prayed. And not just casually, but with earnest prayer that shook heaven and opened prison doors. - [Message: "Radical Risk-Taking" from John Privett](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/radical-risk-taking/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." What does it look like to have the assurance and conviction needed for radical risk-taking in the kingdom of God? John Privett opens up Hebrews 11:1-3 to find out. - [Message: "Hearing Over Seeing" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/hearing-over-seeing/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Amidst a backdrop of ethnic and religious differences between Antioch and Jerusalem, we encounter the beginnings of the ministry of Barnabas and Saul (soon to be called Paul). - [Message: "The Spirit & Mission" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-spirit-mission/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." In Part II of our exploration of Peter’s visit to Cornelius in Acts 10, we focus on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. - [Message: "Common & Uncommon" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/common-uncommon/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." In Acts 10, we see God take Peter past his cultural and even theological boundaries in order to preach the gospel to a community of people Peter had considered unclean. God knows your weaknesses, and He has made allowances for them, but you must be willing to have your paradigm challenged by the Word of God. - [Message: "Healing In Suffering" from Dylan Davis](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/healing-in-suffering/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Acts 9:32-43 reminds us that God’s healing power is still at work even after Christ’s ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. - [Message: "The Son of God (Acts - Week 16)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-son-of-god-acts-week-16/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Paul’s story shows us that believing in Jesus is not simply about loving people and getting along better—it is about clinging to the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God. - [Message: "Insecurities" from Brice Fogle](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/insecurities/) - Our maturity as Christians is shown by our love. But the maturity of our love is shown through our self-awareness and emotional health. Brice Fogle walks us through what it looks like to work through our insecurities in a Christ-centered way so we can become more confident, secure people. - [Message: "The Conversion of Saul" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-conversion-of-saul/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." The conversion of Saul isn’t just a story meant to entertain us. It’s an encounter meant to change us. While unique, Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus should stir us to hunger for the same level of encounter. - [Message: "Deacon is a Verb (Acts - Week 10)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/deacon-is-a-verb-acts-week-10/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." If you look at your life, how you spend your time, talent, and treasure – is it characterized by serving? The advancement of the Kingdom of God requires no money and no talent. It only requires the Holy Spirit and willing servants. Jesus is redefining what it means to be a disciple. The higher your authority, the fewer rights you possess. The peak position of the Christian is servant. - [Message: "The Roles and Responsibilities of Elders in the Church" from Carl Herrington](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-roles-and-responsibilities-of-elders-in-the-church/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The best sign of a growing church isn’t adding more people—it’s adding more elders. So what are the roles and responsibilities of an elder? Carl Herrington explains. - [Message: "Spirit Led, Christ-Centered Evangelism" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/spirit-led-christ-centered-evangelism/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." We are a sent people, not a stationary people. The church does not have a mission, the mission has a church. God is sending you to someone—who is it? - [Message: "The Power of God (Acts - Week 13)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-power-of-god-acts-week-13/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Acts 8 tells the story of two men: Simon the Magician and Philip the Evangelist. Simon seeks the fame of his own name, and the increase of his own influence. Philip seeks the fame of the name of Christ, and the increase of His kingdom in Samaria. - [Message: "The Weight of the Cross" from Israel Rios](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-weight-of-the-cross/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." We explore the crucifixion of Christ, both its significance at the time it happened and what it means for us today. - [Message: "Beyond What We Could Bear" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/beyond-what-we-could-bear/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Where is God in the moment you are living through right now? Whether the season is hard or easy, God is still there. So what is He doing? - [Message: "God is Love (Advent 2024 - Week 3)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/god-is-love-advent-2024-week-3/) - A message from the series "Behold Him." God’s love is the kind of love that dies for people that reject Him. Utterly, reject Him, declaring that they love the things He created more than Him. Jesus coming to the manger was motivated by God’s covenant love, promised to unfaithful people. - [Message: "God Is Sovereign (Advent 2024 - Week 2)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/god-is-sovereign-advent-2024-week-2/) - A message from the series "Behold Him." Jesus is brought to you by the sovereign will of God. Without the sovereignty of God, there is no baby in a manger. Christmas means that God has used His sovereign power to enter into human suffering to remove it. - [Message: "Do Not Fear (Acts Week 12)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/do-not-fear-acts-week-11/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Our society’s primary motive right now is fear. But Acts tells us a different story about how we should handle fear, specifically the fear of persecution. Jesus tells us—and the early church shows us—that when we face persecution, our hardest day can simultaneously be our greatest day. - [Message: "God Is Holy (Advent 2024 - Week 1)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/god-is-holy-advent-2024-week-1/) - A message from the series "Behold Him." Holiness is an attribute of God, but it also characterizes all of His other attributes. The aim of this 3 week advent series is not to put God in tidy categories for you. Actually, the goal is the opposite. It is to lead us into being in awe of God. - [Message: "The Martyrdom of Stephen (Acts - Week 11)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-martyrdom-of-stephen-acts-week-11/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Stephen had a revelation that had become the theological foundation of the New Testament Church. But it was this same revelation that got Stephen killed. Stephen bore witness to Jesus before the mob, and Jesus stood to bear witness to him before heaven. - [Message: "You Will Receive Power" from Clark Beck](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/you-will-receive-power/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." In order to join God in His mission, we don’t just need His heart. We need His power. Clark Beck shares about what it looks like to be filled with the Spirit—and to be filled over and over again—so that we can take the gospel to the nations. - [Message: "The Message of Life (Acts Week 9)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-message-of-life-acts-week-9/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Christianity is a message, with content that is expressed in words. We are right to be concerned about our lives matching our message. But it is not enough to live it, if we are not willing to say it. - [Message: "Ananias and Sapphira (Acts Week 8)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ananias-and-sapphira-acts-week-8/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." - [Message: "Prayer for Boldness - Acts Week 7" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/prayer-for-boldness-acts-week-7/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." The apostles were more concerned with being faithful to Jesus than they were with establishing a more comfortable life in Jerusalem. This drove them to pray, and it set the agenda of their prayers. - [Message: "Discovering Who You Are in Christ (Acts Week 6)" from Carl Herrington](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/discovering-who-you-are-in-christ-acts-week-6/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." When we know who we are in Christ, it empowers us to put off our old selves and become the new creations that God has redeemed us to be. But what does it look like to walk this out practically, day by day? - [Message: "The Fellowship of Believers - Acts Week 5" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-fellowship-of-believers-acts-week-5/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Jesus is not only alive IN His Church, but He is alive THROUGH His Church. As a culture, we idolize individuality, self-expression, and putting our own pursuit of happiness over concern for others. The Spirit is calling us together. We cannot do the mission of Jesus alone. - [Message: "In the Name of Jesus - Acts Week 6" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/in-the-name-of-jesus-acts-week-6/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." Don’t settle for what you can do, but stir up hunger for what only God can do. Acts 3 begins with a story that reveals to us how the name of Jesus is both the source of healing as well as the source of the faith for his followers to see miracles of healing. - [Message: "The Age of Fulfillment - Acts Week 4" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-age-of-fulfillment-acts-week-4/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." The Holy Spirit’s mission is bigger than you, but it is not less than you. The disciples were transformed, in an instant, from disciples to apostles. And in that moment, the Church was born. We need to set our bar of expectation at spiritual transformation, not just incremental improvement. - [Message: "Pentecost - Acts Week 3" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/pentecost-acts-week-3/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." The first group of Christians are no different from us. They have the same worries and pressures and fears that you do. Their culture is not easier or harder than ours. They were doing the same church things as we do. But they got filled with the Holy Spirit, and the rest of the book of Acts tells the story of the results. We are meant to ask ourselves the same question they will ask: Are we filled with the Holy Spirit? - [Message: "Wait in Jerusalem - Acts Week 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wait-in-jerusalem-acts-week-2/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." The followers of Jesus did not do anything special to cajole the Holy Spirit into coming. At the same time, they had been given an assignment by Jesus to bear witness about him to the entire world. So He tells the disciples to wait. - [Message: "Acts: The Story of the Spirit – Week 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/acts-the-story-of-the-spirit-week-1/) - A message from the series "Acts: The Story of the Spirit." We cannot have Christ, without the Spirit and the Spirit is doing the work of Christ. They are perfectly unified, and you cannot have one without the other. - [Message: "Living a Surrendered Life" from Dylan Davis](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/living-a-surrendered-life/) - Living surrendered to God’s lordship over our lives is meant to be a blessing, not a burden. But how do we truly experience that? - [Message: "Discipline is Love" from Ben & Heather Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/discipline-is-love/) - In Week 3 of our sermon series on parenting, we explore how gody discipline can properly shape our children and ourselves. - [Message: "The Sanctified Parent" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-sanctified-parent/) - God isn’t interested in your competency nearly as much as He is interested in your sanctification. In fact, God is equally as interested in your maturity as He is your children’s. - [Message: "Disciples" from Carl Herrington](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/disciples/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "Children are a Gift from God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/children-are-a-gift-from-god/) - We live in a time when children are seen as a burden on the world and the environment, and an unnecessary inconvenience on parents’ lives. But parenting is God’s end game, whether it’s in our natural families or our spiritual family. - [Message: "The Good Samaritan" from Israel Rios](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/36-the-good-samaritan/) - [Message: "The Golden Calf" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-golden-calf/) - This is a very timely story about what happened when God formally introduced Himself to His people. - [Message: "A Mystery Revealed – Romans, Week 25" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-mystery-revealed-romans-week-25/) - A message from the series "Romans." We are closing our series through Romans this week with the final verses, and then a recap of the entire letter. Paul, very cleverly, bookends the letter with the same concept of the gospel being revealed like a mystery being solved after a long anticipation. - [Message: "Interested or Invested?" from Christopher Hubbard](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/interested-or-invested/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "Persevere and Enter God’s Rest" from Scott Goldston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/persevere-and-enter-god-s-rest/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "They Risked Their Necks – Romans, Week 24" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/they-risked-their-necks-romans-week-24/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Rewards" from Vic Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/rewards/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." Today we look into some of the scriptures that touch on the idea rewards. Starting with the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. - [Message: "How to Be a Joy Generator" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-to-be-a-joy-generator/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." This sermon is about joy generators: Becoming one Understanding the Holy Spirit, hope, and joy connection Taking action by rejoicing The impact and hazards of being a joy generator - [Message: "Jesus is for Losers" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jesus-is-for-losers/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." Sermon preached by Allen Alston on May 19th, 2024 - [Message: "Where Christ Has Not Been Named - Romans, Week 23" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/where-christ-has-not-been-named-romans-week-23/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Given to God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/given-to-god/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "Present Hope, Future Glory - Romans, Week 11" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/present-hope-future-glory-romans-week-11/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Nothing Can Separate Us - Romans, Week 12" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/nothing-can-separate-us-romans-week-12/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "God's Sovereign Choice - Romans, Week 13" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/gods-sovereign-choice-romans-week-13/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Everyone Who Calls - Romans, Week 14" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/everyone-who-calls-romans-week-14/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Who is Jesus: God Part 1 - Christmas Series 2023" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/who-is-jesus-god-part-1-christmas-series-2023/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2023." - [Message: "Who is Jesus: A Man Part 2 - Christmas Series 2023" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/who-is-jesus-a-man-part-2-christmas-series-2023/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2023." - [Message: "2024: Pt.1 - New Year, Fresh Vision" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/2024-pt-1-new-year-fresh-vision/) - A message from the series "New Year 2024." - [Message: "2024: Pt.2 - New Year, Fresh Vision" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/2024-pt-2-new-year-fresh-vision/) - A message from the series "New Year 2024." - [Message: "Gifts of the Spirit" from Israel Rios](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/gifts-of-the-spirit/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "Made in God's Image" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/made-in-gods-image/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "Grafted In - Romans, Week 15" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/grafted-in-romans-week-15/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Be Transformed - Romans, Week 16" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/be-transformed-romans-week-16/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Live Like a Christian - Romans, Week 17" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/live-like-a-christian-romans-week-17/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "For the Joy" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/for-the-joy/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "Our Family" from Victor Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/our-family/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "Submission to Civil Authorities - Romans, Week 18" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/submission-to-civil-authorities-romans-week-18/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Love is a Debt - Romans, Week 19" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/love-is-a-debt-romans-week-19/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Do Not Pass Judgment - Romans, Week 20" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/do-not-pass-judgment-romans-week-20/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Self-Restricting Love - Romans, Week 21" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/self-restricting-love-romans-week-21/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "From Earth to Heaven & Back Again - Easter 2024" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/from-earth-to-heaven-back-again-easter-2024/) - A message from the series "Easter 2024." - [Message: "Why Baptism?" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/why-baptism/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "God’s Call to Unity - Romans, Week 22" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/god-s-call-to-unity-romans-week-22/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Four Hopes in Suffering" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/four-hopes-in-suffering/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2024." - [Message: "Wk 18 - The Death of Death" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-18-the-death-of-death/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Charles Wood's Sermon" from Charles Wood](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/charles-woods-sermon/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Israel Rios' Sermon" from Israel Rios](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/israel-rios-sermon/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Africa Report/Parable of the Talents" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/africa-report-parable-of-the-talents/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Jonah and the Grace of God" from Terry Virgo](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jonah-and-the-grace-of-god/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "A Life Testament to the Faithfulness and Goodness of God" from Victor Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-life-testament-to-the-faithfulness-and-goodness-of-god/) - [Message: "Wake Up from Sleep" from John Held](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wake-up-from-sleep/) - [Message: "Apart From Me You Can Do Nothing" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/apart-from-me-you-can-do-nothing/) - [Message: "Encourage & Serve One Another" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/encourage-serve-one-another/) - A message from the series "One Another." - [Message: "Love One Another" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/love-one-another/) - A message from the series "One Another." - [Message: "Live in Harmony with One Another" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/live-in-harmony-with-one-another/) - A message from the series "One Another." - [Message: "Not Alone, Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/not-alone-part-1/) - A message from the series "Not Alone." - [Message: "Not Alone, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/not-alone-part-2/) - A message from the series "Not Alone." - [Message: "Facing the Culture" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/facing-the-culture/) - [Message: "Introduction to 1 & 2 Kings, Week 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/introduction-to-1-2-kings-week-1/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "The Death of David - Kings Week 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-death-of-david-kings-week-2/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Solomon's Wisdom - Kings Week 3" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/solomons-wisdom-kings-week-3/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Solomon Builds the Temple - Kings Week 4" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/solomon-builds-the-temple-kings-week-4/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "You are the Temple - Kings Week 5" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/you-are-the-temple-kings-week-5/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Solomon's Fall - Kings Week 6" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/solomons-fall-kings-week-6/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "The Rock of the Church" from Scott and Jenna Goldston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-rock-of-the-church/) - [Message: "Sovreign Over Kings - Kings, Week 7" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sovreign-over-kings-kings-week-7/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Did God Really Say? - Kings, Week 8" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/did-god-really-say-kings-week-8/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Elijah is Tested - Kings, Week 9" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/elijah-is-tested-kings-week-9/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Good News of Great Joy - Week 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/good-news-of-great-joy-week-1/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2022." - [Message: "Peace on Earth - Week 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/peace-on-earth-week-2/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2022." - [Message: "Hope in God - Week 3" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/hope-in-god-week-3/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2022." - [Message: "The Return" from Michael Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-return/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2023." - [Message: "The God Who Answers by Fire - Kings, Week 10" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-god-who-answers-by-fire-kings-week-10/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." Elijah confronts Jezebel, Ahab, and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. - [Message: "Elijah's Depression - Kings, Week 11" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/elijahs-depression-kings-week-11/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "What is Enough?" from Dylan Davis](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/what-is-enough/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2023." - [Message: "Ahab's Weakness, God's Grace - Kings, Week 12" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ahabs-weakness-gods-grace-kings-week-12/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Ahab Covets, Jezebel Kills - Kings, Week 13" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ahab-covets-jezebel-kills-kings-week-13/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Elijah Returns Home - Kings, Week 14" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/elijah-returns-home-kings-week-14/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Elisha: Big Faith, Healthy Fear, and Wild Stories - Kings, Week 15" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/elisha-big-faith-healthy-fear-and-wild-stories-kings-week-15/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Four Responses to Grace, Part 1 - Kings, Week 16" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/four-responses-to-grace-part-1-kings-week-16/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Four Responses to Grace, Part 2 - Kings, Week 17" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/four-responses-to-grace-part-2-kings-week-17/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "The Shunamite's Hope - Kings, Week 18" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-shunamites-hope-kings-week-18/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Baptism" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/baptism/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2023." - [Message: "Psalm 139" from Scott Weatherill](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/psalm-139/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2023." - [Message: "Easter 2023" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/easter-2023/) - A message from the series "Easter 2023." - [Message: "Jehu Goes Too Far and Not Enough - Kings, Week 19" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jehu-goes-too-far-and-not-enough-kings-week-19/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "The Fall of Israel - Kings, Week 20" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-fall-of-israel-kings-week-20/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Temple Restored, Temple Desecrated - Kings, Week 21" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/temple-restored-temple-desecrated-kings-week-21/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "God's Mercy to Judah - Kings, Week 22" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/gods-mercy-to-judah-kings-week-22/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "So Goes the Temple, So Goes the Nation - Kings, Week 23" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/so-goes-the-temple-so-goes-the-nation-kings-week-23/) - A message from the series "The Book of Kings." - [Message: "Sermon on 1 Timothy 1:1-2:7 - Pastoral Letters, Week 1" from John Privett](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sermon-on-1-timothy-1-1-2-7-pastoral-letters-week-1/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Instructions to Men and Women about how to spread the Gospel - Pastoral Letters, Week 2" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/instructions-to-men-and-women-about-how-to-spread-the-gospel-pastoral-letters-week-2/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Servant Leaders in the Local Church - Pastoral Letters, Week 3" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/servant-leaders-in-the-local-church-pastoral-letters-week-3/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Training for Godliness - Pastoral Letters, Week 4" from Scott and Jenna Goldston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/training-for-godliness-pastoral-letters-week-4/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Sermon on 1 Timothy 5:1 - 6:2 - Pastoral Letters, Week 5" from Charles and Michelle Wood](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sermon-on-1-timothy-5-1-6-2-pastoral-letters-week-5/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Sermon on 1 Timothy 6:3-16 - Pastoral Letters, Week 6" from Israel & Kristina Rios](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sermon-on-1-timothy-6-3-16-pastoral-letters-week-6/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Sermon on Titus 1-2 - Pastoral Letters, Week 7" from Dylan Davis](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sermon-on-titus-1-2-pastoral-letters-week-7/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Spiritual Formation - Pastoral Letters, Week 8" from Carl Herrington](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/spiritual-formation-pastoral-letters-week-8/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "2 Timothy 1 and 2:1-13 - Pastoral Letters, Week 9" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/2-timothy-1-and-2-1-13-pastoral-letters-week-9/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "2 Timothy 1 and 2:1-13 Part 2 - Pastoral Letters, Week 10" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/2-timothy-1-and-2-1-13-part-2-pastoral-letters-week-10/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "A Servant of the Lord - Ready for the Master's Use - Pastoral Letters, Week 11" from Scott Weatherill](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-servant-of-the-lord-ready-for-the-masters-use-pastoral-letters-week-11/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Timothy's Call to God - Pastoral Letters, Week 12" from Jamie Elswick](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/timothys-call-to-god-pastoral-letters-week-12/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Death and Reunion - Pastoral Letters, Week 13" from Victor Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/death-and-reunion-pastoral-letters-week-13/) - A message from the series "The Pastoral Letters." - [Message: "Sermon on Matthew 17:22-27" from Brice Fogle](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sermon-on-matthew-17-22-27/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2023." - [Message: "Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jesus-lord-of-the-sabbath/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons 2023." - [Message: "The Righteousness of God Revealed - Romans, Week 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-righteousness-of-god-revealed-romans-week-1/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Truth for a Lie - Romans, Week 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/truth-for-a-lie-romans-week-2/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "A Theology of Body, Gender & Sexuality, Pt 1 - Romans, Week 3" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-theology-of-body-gender-sexuality-pt-1-romans-week-3/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "A Theology of Body, Gender & Sexuality, Pt 2 - Romans, Week 4" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-theology-of-body-gender-sexuality-pt-2-romans-week-4/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "No One is Righteous - Romans, Week 5" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/no-one-is-righteous-romans-week-5/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "The Righteousness of God Through Faith - Romans, Week 6" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-righteousness-of-god-through-faith-romans-week-6/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "But Wait, There's More - Romans, Week 7" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/but-wait-theres-more-romans-week-7/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Slaves of Righteousness - Romans, Week 8" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/slaves-of-righteousness-romans-week-8/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Law and Life - Romans, Week 9" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/law-and-life-romans-week-9/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Awesome New Way of Living - Romans, Week 10" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/awesome-new-way-of-living-romans-week-10/) - A message from the series "Romans." - [Message: "Week 3 - Living Stones" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-3-living-stones/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." - [Message: "Week 4 - Aliens and Strangers" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-4-aliens-and-strangers/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." - [Message: "Week 5-Suffering Well" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-5-suffering-well/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." - [Message: "Week 6 - Husbands & Wives" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-6-husbands-wives/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." - [Message: " Week 7 - Our Unity in Christ" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-7-our-unity-in-christ/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." Peter on what gives us our unity as Christians and how to maintain it. - [Message: "Week 8 - Unjust Suffering" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-8-unjust-suffering/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." Peter addresses how to respond when we are treated unjustly by the world for the sake of Christ. - [Message: "Week 9 - The End Times Lifestyle" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-9-the-end-times-lifestyle/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." - [Message: "Week 10 - Serve Humbly" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-10-serve-humbly/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." - [Message: "Week 11 - Stand Firm" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-11-stand-firm/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." Wrapping up the series with Peter's primary challenge: stand firm in the faith. - [Message: "Week 1 - The Divine Nature" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-1-the-divine-nature/) - A message from the series "2 Peter - Growing in Grace & Knowledge." Kicking off a new series on 2 Peter where Peter delivers a beautiful description of what we have in Christ. - [Message: "Week 2 - The Coming Day of the Lord" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-2-the-coming-day-of-the-lord/) - A message from the series "2 Peter - Growing in Grace & Knowledge." - [Message: "Week 3 - False Teachers, Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-3-false-teachers-part-1/) - A message from the series "2 Peter - Growing in Grace & Knowledge." - [Message: "Week 4 - False Teachers, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-4-false-teachers-part-2/) - A message from the series "2 Peter - Growing in Grace & Knowledge." - [Message: "Week 5 - False Teachers, Part 3" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-5-false-teachers-part-3/) - A message from the series "2 Peter - Growing in Grace & Knowledge." The final look at Peter's teaching regarding false teachers, and the wrap-up for our series in 2 Peter. - [Message: "Wk 1 - The Long Awaited Savior" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-1-the-long-awaited-savior/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Beginning our series in the Gospel of Matthew - [Message: "Wk 2 - Immanuel is Born" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-2-immanuel-is-born/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." God comes down to tabernacle among His people. - [Message: "Wk 3 - The Kingdom is at Hand" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-3-the-kingdom-is-at-hand/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus ushered in the the long-awaited Kingdom of Heaven. - [Message: "Wk 4 - My Son in Whom I am Well Pleased" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-4-my-son-in-whom-i-am-well-pleased/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." The baptism of Jesus initiated His public ministry, and announced to the world that the Messiah had come. - [Message: "Wk 5 - Jesus Tested in the Wilderness" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-5-jesus-tested-in-the-wilderness/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus left His baptism to fast in the wilderness where Satan tempted Him. - [Message: "Wk 6 - The Beatitudes" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-6-the-beatitudes/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus didn't come to do away with the law, but to fulfill it. - [Message: "Wk 7 - A City on a Hill" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-7-a-city-on-a-hill/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." We are called to be a city on a hill in a dark world. - [Message: "Wk 8 - Lust, Adultery, and Divorce" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-8-lust-adultery-and-divorce/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus directly addresses the difficult, but always relevant, topics of lust, adultery, and divorce. - [Message: "Wk 9 - Divorce and Remarriage" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-9-divorce-and-remarriage/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Pastor Ben takes a step out of Matthew for a broader look at the topic of divorce and remarriage. - [Message: "Wk 10 - Honesty and Enemies" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-10-honesty-and-enemies/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus had much to say about honesty and how we treat our enemies - [Message: "Wk 11 - Don't be Hypocrites!" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-11-dont-be-hypocrites/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus regularly rebuked hypocrites, especially as he found them among the Pharisees and Scribes of His day. - [Message: "Wk 12 - The Lord's Prayer" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-12-the-lords-prayer/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus taught us how to pray, and it is both simple and deep. - [Message: "Wk 13 - Fasting" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-13-fasting/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Fasting is an important spiritual discipline that is often neglected and misunderstood. - [Message: "Wk 14 - Don't be Anxious" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-14-dont-be-anxious/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus addresses worry by bringing establishing our hope on something more secure. - [Message: "Wk 15 - Judge Not" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-15-judge-not/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." We are commanded not to judge, but what does that mean exactly? - [Message: "Wk 16 - Persistence" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-16-persistence/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." God wants us to ask Him persistently for what we need. - [Message: "Wk 17 - A Tree and Its Fruit" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-17-a-tree-and-its-fruit/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." You know a tree by the fruit it produces. In the same way, you know a follower of Jesus by the "fruit" of that person's life. - [Message: "Wk 1 - We are the Temple of the Holy Spirit" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-1-we-are-the-temple-of-the-holy-spirit/) - A message from the series "Being the Church in 2021." Christ has invested incredible authority in the Church. - [Message: "Wk 2 - We are the Body of Christ" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-2-we-are-the-body-of-christ/) - A message from the series "Being the Church in 2021." We are the body of Christ, each of us a member of the other. - [Message: "Wk 3 - We are the Family of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-3-we-are-the-family-of-god/) - A message from the series "Being the Church in 2021." Through Jesus, we are made into a spiritual family of true brothers and sisters. The Church should act like a family. - [Message: "Wk 18 - Healing Faith" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-18-healing-faith/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." It's not the intensity or quality of your faith that matters, but rather the object of your faith. - [Message: "Wk 19 - Jesus Fulfilled Messianic Prophecies" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-19-jesus-fulfilled-messianic-prophecies/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus performed many miracles, and He did them for two big reasons. 1- to demonstrate His absolute authority over everything, and 2) to fulfill specific messianic prophecies. We take a look at several in this sermon. - [Message: "Wk 20 - He is Lord of the Harvest" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-20-he-is-lord-of-the-harvest/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus isn't gathering disciples so that they can simply come and listen to His teaching. Jesus intends to commission them, and us, into a life given to continuing what Jesus started. - [Message: "Wk 21 - Condemned or Accepted?" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-21-condemned-or-accepted/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus pronounces judgement (Woe = great disaster/terrible pain) on the cities in which He has been performing so many miracles and declaring the good news of the Kingdom. They have seen the evidence of Him being the Messiah, they have heard the accompanying message of good news, yet they have not believed. They have been given so much light, yet they still foolishly choose to remain in darkness. - [Message: "Wk 22 - He is Lord of the Sabbath" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-22-he-is-lord-of-the-sabbath/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." God is not interested in the sacrifices and ordinances so much as He is interested in what they point to and represent. He is after humility, mercy, love, justice, true worship, trust, and devotion. The Pharisees have none of these things (in this case, an obvious lack of mercy), yet they keep the letter of the law to an extreme. - [Message: "Wk 23 - Demons and the Authority of Jesus" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-23-demons-and-the-authority-of-jesus/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus interacted with demonized people on several occasions. In all of the interactions, His authority over them was absolute. - [Message: "Wk 24 - The Kingdom Parables" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-24-the-kingdom-parables/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus is intentionally teaching in a way that veil’s the truth. He is teaching in a way that avoids “throwing pearls before swine”. He is presenting the Truth in a way that only those who are truly seeking, who truly want to hear, will press in beyond the “veil” and perceive what Jesus is saying. Those who have hardened their hearts towards Jesus will not understand, and will walk away frustrated. Those who are truly seeking, will press through and find faith. - [Message: "Wk 25 - Jesus is the Bread" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-25-jesus-is-the-bread/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus fed around 10,000 people, to their fill, from basically nothing. And He did it on two different occasions. It a fantastical miracle, with deep meaning. - [Message: "Wk 26 - Lip Service" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-26-lip-service/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." The Pharisees are obsessing about, and putting people in bondage over, what they eat and how they eat it (commandments of men). Yet they are NOT concerned about what comes OUT of a person’s mouth (commandments of God). What comes out of a person’s mouth indicates what is in their heart, and what comes out of a person’s mouth can defile their own heart and the heart of others. - [Message: "Wk 27 - Take up Your Cross" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-27-take-up-your-cross/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus refused to bypass His suffering to lay hold of His kingship. Instead, He willingly embraced His suffering to win His crown on our behalf. Likewise, we cannot avoid our cross in our journey with Christ. - [Message: "Wk 28 - The Transfiguration" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-28-the-transfiguration/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." The Transfiguration shows us who Jesus really is, and it also prophesies something about what Christ is shaping us into as well. - [Message: "Wk 29 - The Humility of the Kingdom" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-29-the-humility-of-the-kingdom/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." The greatest value in the Kingdom of God is not your freedom, it's considering others as more valuable than yourself by not being an unnecessary stumbling block. - [Message: "A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus" from Scott Marques](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-good-soldier-of-christ-jesus/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Scott gave us an update on what's happening with the work in Mozambique and then preached a message on keeping the faith and staying connected to Christ. - [Message: "Wk 30 - Gossip and Slander" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-30-gossip-and-slander/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." Jesus gives us a way to resolve conflict and bring restoration to broken relationship without resorting to the evils of gossip and slander. - [Message: "Wk 31 - Forgive 77 Times" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-31-forgive-77-times/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of Matthew." The ground of your forgiveness to others is not your sense of injustice, the level of your pain, or the deservedness of the other. It is something else entirely. - [Message: "Wk 1 - A Church Divided" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-1-a-church-divided/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 2 - True Wisdom & Folly" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-2-true-wisdom-folly/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 3 - Not Many Fathers" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-3-not-many-fathers/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 4 - A Little Leaven" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-4-a-little-leaven/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 5 - To Sue, or Not" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-5-to-sue-or-not/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Prophetic Message For The Church" from Michael Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/prophetic-message-for-the-church/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "The Day of the Lord" from Dylan Davis](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-day-of-the-lord/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Wk 6 - The Body" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-6-the-body/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 7 - Live as You are Called" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-7-live-as-you-are-called/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 8 - Take Care with Your Rights" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-8-take-care-with-your-rights/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Ben Cox Standalone Sermon" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ben-cox-standalone-sermon/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Wk 9 - Do All to the Glory of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-9-do-all-to-the-glory-of-god/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 10 - Head Coverings" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-10-head-coverings/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 11 - Unity & The Lord's Supper" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-11-unity-the-lords-supper/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Standalone Sermon" from Ian Ashby](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/standalone-sermon/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Raised With Christ, Pt. 1 - Easter 2022" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/raised-with-christ-pt-1-easter-2022/) - A message from the series "Easter 2022." - [Message: "Raised With Christ, Pt. 2 - Easter" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/raised-with-christ-pt-2-easter/) - A message from the series "Easter 2022." - [Message: "Wk 12 - One Church, Many Graces" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-12-one-church-many-graces/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 13 - Love Never Fails" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-13-love-never-fails/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "The Travailing Mother" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-travailing-mother/) - A message from the series "Mother's Day." - [Message: "Wk 14 - Eager for the Gifts, Pt. 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-14-eager-for-the-gifts-pt-1/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 15 - Eager for the Gifts, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-15-eager-for-the-gifts-part-2/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 16 - Worship Together" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-16-worship-together/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 17 - Of First Importance" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-17-of-first-importance/) - A message from the series "1 Corinthians." - [Message: "Wk 4 - Discipline Strategies" from Ben & Heather Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-4-discipline-strategies/) - A message from the series "The Great Gift of Parenting." - [Message: "Samuel Week-1 The Last Judge is Born" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-1-the-last-judge-is-born/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 2 - Eli and His Sons" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-2-eli-and-his-sons/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 3- The Glory Departed" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-3-the-glory-departed/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 4 - A New King" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-4-a-new-king/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 5 - Saul Anointed King" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-5-saul-anointed-king/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Magnify the Lord with Me - Thanksgiving 2018" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/magnify-the-lord-with-me-thanksgiving-2018/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Samuel Week 6 - Self-Reliance & Insecurity" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-6-self-reliance-insecurity/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 7 - Saul's Costly Disobedience" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-7-sauls-costly-disobedience/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Christmas 2018 - The King is Born" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christmas-2018-the-king-is-born/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Samuel Week 9 - True Friendship" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-9-true-friendship/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 10 - The Cave of Adullam" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-10-the-cave-of-adullam/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Asking God / Life or Death" from Joel Frias and Chris Hubbard](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/asking-god-life-or-death/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Samuel Week 11 - Kingdom Justice" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-11-kingdom-justice/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 12 - Saul and the Witch of Endor" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-12-saul-and-the-witch-of-endor/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 13 - David Responds to Failure" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-13-david-responds-to-failure/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 14 - Take Heed, King David" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-14-take-heed-king-david/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 15 - Michal's Curse" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-15-michals-curse/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 16 - The Davidic Covenant" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-16-the-davidic-covenant/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 17 - David and Bathsheba" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-17-david-and-bathsheba/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 18 - Nathan Confronts Daniel" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-18-nathan-confronts-daniel/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 19 - Absolom's Rise and Fall" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-19-absoloms-rise-and-fall/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 20 - Coming Back From Failure" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-20-coming-back-from-failure/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Samuel Week 21 - God's Ownership, Our Dependence" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/samuel-week-21-gods-ownership-our-dependence/) - A message from the series "Samuel." - [Message: "Easter 2019 - Perfect Love: Perfect Hope" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/easter-2019-perfect-love-perfect-hope/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Wk 1 - Baptism" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-1-baptism/) - A message from the series "The Sacraments." - [Message: "Wk 2 - The Lord's Supper" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-2-the-lords-supper/) - A message from the series "The Sacraments." - [Message: "Wk 1 - The Reign of Christ" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-1-the-reign-of-christ/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Wk 2 - Inclusion & Identity in Christ" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-2-inclusion-identity-in-christ/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Spiritual Warfare" from Carl Herrington](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/spiritual-warfare/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Wk 3 - A Dwelling Place For God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-3-a-dwelling-place-for-god/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Wk 5 - The Family of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-5-the-family-of-god/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Wk 6 - Anointed Leaders" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-6-anointed-leaders/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Wk 7 - One New Man" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-7-one-new-man/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Wk 8 - The Word of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-8-the-word-of-god/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Wk 9 - Worship & Prayer" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-9-worship-prayer/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Sermon 1 - Convenient Jesus" from Scott Goldston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sermon-1-convenient-jesus/) - A message from the series "Jesus is the Prize." - [Message: "Sermon 2 - The Mystery of the Universe and Everything In It" from Chris Nagle](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sermon-2-the-mystery-of-the-universe-and-everything-in-it/) - A message from the series "Jesus is the Prize." - [Message: "Wk 10 - The Global Mission of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-10-the-global-mission-of-god/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Wk 11 - Remember the Poor" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-11-remember-the-poor/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "Wk 12 - Suffering and Persecution" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-12-suffering-and-persecution/) - A message from the series "12 Things Every Church Should Know." - [Message: "A Compact Primer on Evangelism" from Ben Cotten, Vic Spencer, Allen](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-compact-primer-on-evangelism/) - [Message: "Wk 1 - Introduction to Revelation" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-1-introduction-to-revelation/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Wk 2 - One Like the Son of Man" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-2-one-like-the-son-of-man/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Wk 3 - To The Church In Ephesus" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-3-to-the-church-in-ephesus/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Wk 4 - To The Church In Smyrna" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-4-to-the-church-in-smyrna/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "The Lord is a Warrior" from Clark Beck](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-lord-is-a-warrior/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Wk 5- To the Church in Pergamum" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-5-to-the-church-in-pergamum/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Wk 6- To the Church in Thyatira" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-6-to-the-church-in-thyatira/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Wk 7 - To the Church in Sardis" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-7-to-the-church-in-sardis/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "The Christian and Forgiveness" from Victor Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-christian-and-forgiveness/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Wk 8 - To Philadelphia and Laodicea" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-8-to-philadelphia-and-laodicea/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Wk 9 - The Throne of Heaven" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-9-the-throne-of-heaven/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 10 - The Scroll and the Lamb" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-10-the-scroll-and-the-lamb/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 11 - The Four Horseman" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-11-the-four-horseman/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 12 - Sealed by God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-12-sealed-by-god/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 1 - The King is Born" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-1-the-king-is-born/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2019." - [Message: "Week 2 - The Son is Born" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-2-the-son-is-born/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2019." - [Message: "Week 3 - The Light is Born" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-3-the-light-is-born/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2019." - [Message: "Christmas Eve 2019" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christmas-eve-2019/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2019." - [Message: "Change In The New Year" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/change-in-the-new-year/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Week 13 - The Seven Trumpets" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-13-the-seven-trumpets/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 14 - Eat the Word" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-14-eat-the-word/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 15 - The Witnesses" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-15-the-witnesses/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 16 - The Dragon Cast Down" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-16-the-dragon-cast-down/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 17 - The Two Beasts" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-17-the-two-beasts/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "The God of All Comfort" from Sam Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-god-of-all-comfort/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Week 18 - Heaven & Hell" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-18-heaven-hell/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 19 - Seven Bowls and Armageddon" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-19-seven-bowls-and-armageddon/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Incommunicable Attributes of God" from Jamie Elswick](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/incommunicable-attributes-of-god/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Week 20 - The Fall of Babylon" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-20-the-fall-of-babylon/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 21 - The King and His Bride" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-21-the-king-and-his-bride/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 22 - The Thousand Years" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-22-the-thousand-years/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 23 - The Great White Throne" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-23-the-great-white-throne/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Mother's Day 2020" from Ben & Heather Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/mothers-day-2020/) - A message from the series "Mother's Day." - [Message: "Week 24 - New Creation New Church" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-24-new-creation-new-church/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 25 - The Epilogue" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-25-the-epilogue/) - A message from the series "Worthy is the Lamb." - [Message: "Week 1 - Our Living Hope" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-1-our-living-hope/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." - [Message: "Week 2 - A Holy People" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-2-a-holy-people/) - A message from the series "I Peter - Stand Firm." - [Message: "Once & For All" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/once-for-all/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Once & For All" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/71-once-for-all/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Once & For All" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/26-once-for-all/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Elders & Deacons" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/elders-deacons/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/51-/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Drift" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/drift/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "A Living Hope" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-living-hope/) - A message from the series "Easter 2015." - [Message: "It Was Fitting" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/it-was-fitting/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "An Unbelieving Heart" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/an-unbelieving-heart/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "A Great High Priest" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-great-high-priest/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "Time To Grow Up" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/time-to-grow-up/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "Mothers Day 2015" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/mothers-day-2015/) - A message from the series "Mother's Day." - [Message: "The Guarantor of the New Covenant" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-guarantor-of-the-new-covenant/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "Do Not Neglect Meeting Together" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/do-not-neglect-meeting-together/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "Do Not Neglect Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/do-not-neglect-part-2/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "Leaders In Christ's Church" from Sam Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/leaders-in-christs-church/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "Foundations" from Ray Warren](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/foundations/) - A message from the series "Foundations." - [Message: "Trampling the Son of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/trampling-the-son-of-god/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "The Guarantee of What is Unseen" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-guarantee-of-what-is-unseen/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "Missionary Update" from Steve Parker](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/missionary-update/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Endure Hardship As Discipline" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/endure-hardship-as-discipline/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Living Hope" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/living-hope/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The Intensification of the Tithe" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-intensification-of-the-tithe/) - A message from the series "2015." - [Message: "Judgement and Judging" from Vic Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/judgement-and-judging/) - A message from the series "2015." - [Message: "Be Slack & Know" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/be-slack-know/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Ephesians Introduction" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ephesians-introduction/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Dead in sin Alive in Christ" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/dead-in-sin-alive-in-christ/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Faith" from Joel Frias](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/faith/) - A message from the series "2015." - [Message: "Elders & Deacons" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/26-elders-deacons/) - A message from the series "2015." - [Message: "Light of the World" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/light-of-the-world/) - A message from the series "2015." - [Message: "A Many Spendored Church" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-many-spendored-church/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Unity in the Bond of Peace" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/84-unity-in-the-bond-of-peace/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Unity in the Bond of Peace" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/41-unity-in-the-bond-of-peace/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "The New Life" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/25-the-new-life/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Walk In Love" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/65-walk-in-love/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Husbands and Wives" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/93-husbands-and-wives/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Fathers Make Disciples of Your Kids" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/fathers-make-disciples-of-your-kids/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Parenting Tips" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/parenting-tips/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Thanksgiving and Community" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/thanksgiving-and-community/) - A message from the series "Thanksgiving." - [Message: "The Whole Armor of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-whole-armor-of-god/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Living Hope Replant Details" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/living-hope-replant-details/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "The Whole Armor of God-Righteousness" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-whole-armor-of-god-righteousness/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "Last KCC" from Ray Warren](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/last-kcc/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Two Enemies of Grace in Your Marriage" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/two-enemies-of-grace-in-your-marriage/) - A message from the series "Marriage Conference 2018." Opening session - shame and false identity will undermine your marriage until we allow the gospel to transform us. - [Message: "Session 1" from Thom & Sheri Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/session-1/) - A message from the series "Marriage Conference 2018." First Saturday Session - [Message: "Session 2" from Thom & Sheri Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/session-2/) - A message from the series "Marriage Conference 2018." Saturday session 2 - [Message: "Session 3" from Thom & Sheri Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/session-3/) - A message from the series "Marriage Conference 2018." Saturday session 3 - [Message: "Our Marriage Testimony" from Israel & Kristina Rios](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/our-marriage-testimony/) - A message from the series "Marriage Conference 2018." Marriage story told at the conference before the 2nd session. - [Message: "Hosea Week 3 - Israel Rejected" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/hosea-week-3-israel-rejected/) - A message from the series "Hosea." - [Message: "Week 4 - Promised Redemption" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/week-4-promised-redemption/) - A message from the series "Hosea." - [Message: "Ask Anything - Hard Verses" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ask-anything-hard-verses/) - A message from the series "Ask Anything." - [Message: "Ask Anything - Theology Part 1" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ask-anything-theology-part-1/) - A message from the series "Ask Anything." - [Message: "Ask Anything - Theology Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ask-anything-theology-part-2/) - A message from the series "Ask Anything." - [Message: "Ask Anything - Culture Part 1" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ask-anything-culture-part-1/) - A message from the series "Ask Anything." - [Message: "Easter 2018" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/easter-2018/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Ask Anything - Culture Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ask-anything-culture-part-2/) - A message from the series "Ask Anything." - [Message: "James Week 1 - Let Steadfastness Have Its Full Effect" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/james-week-1-let-steadfastness-have-its-full-effect/) - A message from the series "James." - [Message: "James Week 2 - Hearers & Doers" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/james-week-2-hearers-doers/) - A message from the series "James." - [Message: "James Week 3 - Show No Partiality" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/james-week-3-show-no-partiality/) - A message from the series "James." - [Message: "James Week 4 - Faith Without Works Is Dead" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/james-week-4-faith-without-works-is-dead/) - A message from the series "James." - [Message: "James Week 5 - Sticks and Stones" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/james-week-5-sticks-and-stones/) - A message from the series "James." - [Message: "Missions Partnership" from Sam Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/missions-partnership/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "James Week 6 - Righteousness Makes Peace" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/james-week-6-righteousness-makes-peace/) - A message from the series "James." - [Message: "James Week 7 - On Self Reliance" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/james-week-7-on-self-reliance/) - A message from the series "James." - [Message: "James Week 8 - Patience Until His Coming" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/james-week-8-patience-until-his-coming/) - A message from the series "James." - [Message: "James Week 9 - The Prayer of Faith" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/james-week-9-the-prayer-of-faith/) - A message from the series "James." - [Message: "Releasing Generational Blessing" from Michael Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/releasing-generational-blessing/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "True Sonship" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/true-sonship/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "God and the Transgender Debate" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/god-and-the-transgender-debate/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Jonah's Hard Heart" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jonahs-hard-heart/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "How to Study the Bible - Week 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-to-study-the-bible-week-1/) - A message from the series "How to Study the Bible." - [Message: "How to Study the Bible - Week 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-to-study-the-bible-week-2/) - A message from the series "How to Study the Bible." - [Message: "How to Study the Bible - Week 3" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-to-study-the-bible-week-3/) - A message from the series "How to Study the Bible." - [Message: "How to Study the Bible - Week 4" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-to-study-the-bible-week-4/) - A message from the series "How to Study the Bible." - [Message: "How to Study the Bible - Week 5" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-to-study-the-bible-week-5/) - A message from the series "How to Study the Bible." - [Message: "How to Study the Bible - Week 6" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-to-study-the-bible-week-6/) - A message from the series "How to Study the Bible." - [Message: "What is the Church" from Carl Herrington](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/what-is-the-church/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Wk 1 - God's Cosmic Agenda" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-1-gods-cosmic-agenda/) - A message from the series "The Great Gift of Parenting." - [Message: "Wk 2 - The Role of Marriage, Church, And Walk" from Ben & Heather Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-2-the-role-of-marriage-church-and-walk/) - A message from the series "The Great Gift of Parenting." - [Message: "Wk 3 - Understanding Your Authority" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/wk-3-understanding-your-authority/) - A message from the series "The Great Gift of Parenting." - [Message: "" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The Word Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-word-part-2/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The Word Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/57-the-word-part-2/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The Sign of Immanuel" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-sign-of-immanuel/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "King of Who's Kingdom Easter 2014" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/king-of-whos-kingdom-easter-2014/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Thankfulness in Times of Trouble" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/thankfulness-in-times-of-trouble/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Thankfulness in Times of Trouble" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/53-thankfulness-in-times-of-trouble/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Jacob's Dream" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jacobs-dream/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "God Loves Us" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/god-loves-us/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Jacob Wrestles with God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jacob-wrestles-with-god/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Joseph the Dreamer" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/joseph-the-dreamer/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Joseph and Potiphar's Wife" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/joseph-and-potiphars-wife/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Favor" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/favor/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Forgiveness" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/92-forgiveness/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Judah's Blessing" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/judahs-blessing/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Genesis In Under 60 Minutes" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/genesis-in-under-60-minutes/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "How You Know God Loves You" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-you-know-god-loves-you/) - A message from the series "Doubt Box." Answer to the question, "How do I know God loves me?" - [Message: "Forgiveness" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/82-forgiveness/) - A message from the series "Questions Box." - [Message: "The Authority & Veracity of Scripture" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-authority-veracity-of-scripture/) - A message from the series "Questions Box." - [Message: "The Authority & Veracity of Scrpture Pt2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-authority-veracity-of-scrpture-pt2/) - A message from the series "Questions Box." - [Message: "The Gospel plus Nothing" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-gospel-plus-nothing/) - A message from the series "Galatians." - [Message: "Testifying to Grace" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/testifying-to-grace/) - A message from the series "Galatians." - [Message: "We Cry Abba" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/we-cry-abba/) - A message from the series "Galatians." - [Message: "No Longer Slaves" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/no-longer-slaves/) - A message from the series "Galatians." - [Message: "Lazarus" from Vic Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/lazarus/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Don't Think Like An Emasculated Judaizer" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/dont-think-like-an-emasculated-judaizer/) - A message from the series "Galatians." - [Message: "Christmas Sunday 2013" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christmas-sunday-2013/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Bearing One Another's Burdens" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/bearing-one-anothers-burdens/) - A message from the series "Galatians." - [Message: "How People Change - New Year 2014" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-people-change-new-year-2014/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." God is not after temporary modifications by eternal transformation. Grace is the way He does it. - [Message: "Made in the Image of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/made-in-the-image-of-god/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Sanctity of Human Life Sunday - we are all made in God's image which is a miracle worth preserving - [Message: "Good Shepherds and Lost Sheep" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/good-shepherds-and-lost-sheep/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Worship, Justice & Sodom" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/worship-justice-sodom/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." - [Message: "The Triumph of Zion" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-triumph-of-zion/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." A rebuke and a promise to the people of Zion - [Message: "A Vineyard Lost" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-vineyard-lost/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." Isaiah tries to express God's frustration with His people - [Message: "Holy Holy Holy - Isaiah 6" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/holy-holy-holy-isaiah-6/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." - [Message: "Some will not listen" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/some-will-not-listen/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." - [Message: "We Will Rebuild" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/we-will-rebuild/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." - [Message: "The Shoot of Jesse" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-shoot-of-jesse/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." - [Message: "Jonah - Staying at the Sinner's Table" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jonah-staying-at-the-sinners-table/) - A message from the series "The Sinner's Table." - [Message: "Homosexuality - Staying at the Sinner's Table" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/homosexuality-staying-at-the-sinners-table/) - A message from the series "The Sinner's Table." - [Message: "The King of Peace" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-king-of-peace/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Perfect Peace in the City of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/perfect-peace-in-the-city-of-god/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." - [Message: "In Whom Will You Trust" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/in-whom-will-you-trust/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Mother's Day 2014" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/mothers-day-2014/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Doubt and the Messiah" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/doubt-and-the-messiah/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." Jesus references Isaiah 35 & 61 to encourage John the Baptist that He is indeed the Messiah. - [Message: "Saved to Unity" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/saved-to-unity/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Gotta Serve Somebody" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/gotta-serve-somebody/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The Rabshakeh's Temptation" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-rabshakehs-temptation/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." - [Message: "Comfort in His Sovereign Goodness" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/comfort-in-his-sovereign-goodness/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." Isaiah speaks comfort in the greatness of God and His mercy towards us. - [Message: "The Faithful Servant" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-faithful-servant/) - A message from the series "Isaiah." Jesus is our perfectly faithful Servant - [Message: "Becoming a people zealous for good works" from Sam Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/becoming-a-people-zealous-for-good-works/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Developing a Kingdom mindset" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/developing-a-kingdom-mindset/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Processing Priorities Through a Kingdom Mind" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/processing-priorities-through-a-kingdom-mind/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Sermon" from Vic Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sermon/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Repairers of the Breach" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/repairers-of-the-breach/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The Year of the Lord's Favor" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-year-of-the-lords-favor/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The New Heaven & New Earth" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-new-heaven-new-earth/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Beatitudes Pt2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/beatitudes-pt2/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The Call of Moses" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-call-of-moses/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "A Discussion On Worship Part1" from Joshua Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-discussion-on-worship-part1/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "Christ's Sacrifice" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christs-sacrifice/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The Kingdom of God Intro" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-kingdom-of-god-intro/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "The Kingdom of God - Part II" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-kingdom-of-god-part-ii/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "The Kingdom Now" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-kingdom-now/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/40-/) - A message from the series "2014." - [Message: "The Laws of the Kingdom Pt1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-laws-of-the-kingdom-pt1/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "The Laws of the Kingdom Part II" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-laws-of-the-kingdom-part-ii/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "The Light Breaks Though Christmas 2014" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-light-breaks-though-christmas-2014/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "Seek First the Kingdom of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/seek-first-the-kingdom-of-god/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "Applying The Kingdom Filter" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/applying-the-kingdom-filter/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "The Upside Down Kingdom" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-upside-down-kingdom/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "Strength In Weakness" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/strength-in-weakness/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "The Church" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-church/) - A message from the series "KIngdom of God." - [Message: "Prayer" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/prayer/) - A message from the series "Spiritual Practices." - [Message: "The Importance of Us" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-importance-of-us/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "God Is With Us" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/god-is-with-us/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "The Word Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-word-part-1/) - A message from the series "Spiritual Practices." - [Message: "The Word Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/18-the-word-part-2/) - A message from the series "Spiritual Practices." - [Message: "Fasting-Spiritual Practices Series" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/fasting-spiritual-practices-series/) - A message from the series "Spiritual Practices." - [Message: "Hebrews Introduction" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/hebrews-introduction/) - A message from the series "Hebrews." - [Message: "Pursuing God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/pursuing-god/) - A message from the series "Acts." There were 14 years of suffering between Paul's conversion and his first ministry leadership assignment. This week we look at what happens in the space between promise and fulfillment, calling and ministry. - [Message: "Discipleship Made Simple" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/discipleship-made-simple/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Touching God's Glory" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/touching-gods-glory/) - A message from the series "Acts." Herod Agrippa died because he touched the glory that God should have received. What does "glory" mean? Why does God care about it so much? - [Message: "Encouragement in Tragedy" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/encouragement-in-tragedy/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." With the 10th anniversary of 9-11 upon us, it is a good time to learn from Jesus about how to respond to tragedy when it falls on us, or on those around us. - [Message: "Don't Shrink Back" from John Lefler](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/dont-shrink-back/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Grace-Filled Authority: God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/grace-filled-authority-god/) - A message from the series "Grace-Filled Authority." Authority is usually viewed as something to avoid, or push against, in our culture. God has a better way! - [Message: "Grace-Filled Authority: Marriage" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/grace-filled-authority-marriage/) - A message from the series "Grace-Filled Authority." This week we look at how God's perfect authority relates to how our marriages work as well as break down exactly how we misuse, and rebel against, earthly authority. - [Message: "Grace-Filled Authority: Parenting" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/grace-filled-authority-parenting/) - A message from the series "Grace-Filled Authority." The foundation of good parenting is how God's authority flows through the parent to the child, bringing blessing to both parent and child. - [Message: "Grace-Filled Authority: Work" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/grace-filled-authority-work/) - A message from the series "Grace-Filled Authority." In this final week of our series we take a look at how authority functions at work. Did you know that you have two job descriptions? - [Message: "Unity and Truth" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/unity-and-truth/) - A message from the series "Acts." Sometimes you need to stand alone for truth regardless of the cost. Other times you need to be quiet. - [Message: "Spiritual Bravery, Part 1" from Ben Goodman](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/spiritual-bravery-part-1/) - A message from the series "Spiritual Bravery." What does it mean to be spiritually brave and how do we get it? - [Message: "Spiritual Bravery, Part 2" from Ben Goodman](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/spiritual-bravery-part-2/) - A message from the series "Spiritual Bravery." What is spiritual bravery and how do we get it? - [Message: "Stockholm Syndrome Christianity" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/stockholm-syndrome-christianity/) - A message from the series "Acts." Paul and Silas turned their city upside down. How can we do the same? - [Message: "No Unbelief Made Him Waver" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/no-unbelief-made-him-waver/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Abraham was certainly a man of faith, but he also had some terribly unfaithful moments. - [Message: "What the Christian Should Know About Sin" from Vic Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/what-the-christian-should-know-about-sin/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Son Consciousness vs. Sin Consciousness - [Message: "Living Generously" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/living-generously/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2011." How can we live a lifestyle of generosity that reflects the generous heart of God? - [Message: "The Epic Gospel" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-epic-gospel/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2011." The story of the gospel doesn't begin with a manger, it begins at creation. This is an epic story that sweeps us up into it's dramatic plot. - [Message: "The God That Bleeds" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-god-that-bleeds/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2011." The Incarnation of Christ Is not just a message, or a love note from God. It is an expression of His divine nature. It is God saying, ?I am a God that bleeds, and I bleed for you.? - [Message: "Love, Missions & 2012" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/love-missions-2012/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Looking to the new year to see what God is doing and has called us to accomplish. - [Message: "Little Christ's" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/little-christs/) - A message from the series "Acts." Jesus said, "As the father sent me, so I send you." Listen and discover how these simple words profoundly affect our stance towards culture. - [Message: "Relationships That Leave a Mark" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/relationships-that-leave-a-mark/) - A message from the series "Acts." When Paul left Ephesus, he left in tears. Paul did ministry in a way that established multiplying communities of witness across the globe. - [Message: "From Shame to Joy" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/from-shame-to-joy/) - A message from the series "Acts." You don't have baggage. You have a testimony. Everything that you call baggage, Jesus looks at as evidence of his mercy, forgiveness, and love. - [Message: "Asceticism, Joy, and Blessing" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/asceticism-joy-and-blessing/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." At the center of the Christian message is the amazing truth of "Christ in You". Colossians 2-3 explores this powerful truth while at the same time debunking the idea that external cleanliness equals internal holiness. - [Message: "What If: God's Dreams Were Your Dreams" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/what-if-gods-dreams-were-your-dreams/) - A message from the series "What If." What if your dreams were God-sized and God-shaped? - [Message: "What If: There Was No Condemnation" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/what-if-there-was-no-condemnation/) - A message from the series "What If." What if your repentance for your sin had more to do with reminding yourself of who you are, in Christ, than paying some kind of penance to win God?s favor and approval again? - [Message: "What If Jesus Prayed Through Us" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/what-if-jesus-prayed-through-us/) - A message from the series "What If." Prayer is about intimacy, not getting things done. - [Message: "Christ Centered Mission" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christ-centered-mission/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "The Genius of Weakness" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-genius-of-weakness/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." He rescued you because you needed rescuing. Therefore, your weakness is what qualifies you for grace. - [Message: "Gospel Plus" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/gospel-plus/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The gospel plus anything is not the gospel. - [Message: "A Royal Priesthood" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-royal-priesthood/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Jesus didn't just take your punishment. He changed your identity. - [Message: "Authority and It's Abuse" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/authority-and-its-abuse/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Sabbath Rest" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sabbath-rest/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "I Believe in God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/i-believe-in-god/) - A message from the series "The Apostles Creed." We are walking through the Creed, and in so doing we are affirming our roots while at the same time affirming our foundational beliefs. - [Message: "Father Almighty" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/father-almighty/) - A message from the series "The Apostles Creed." We apologize for the poor quality of this recording. We are working to remedy the problem. - [Message: "Imitate Me as I Imitate Christ" from Michael and Gloria Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/imitate-me-as-i-imitate-christ/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Fathers Day 2012 - [Message: "Fully God, Fully Human, Fully Lord" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/fully-god-fully-human-fully-lord/) - A message from the series "The Apostles Creed." - [Message: "Jesus Died" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jesus-died/) - A message from the series "The Apostles Creed." - [Message: "The Holy Spirit" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-holy-spirit/) - A message from the series "The Apostles Creed." - [Message: "Reactions" from Steve Parker](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/reactions/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Steve Parker and his wife Debbie, missionaries to Burkina Faso, were guests with us, and Steve brought the sermon. Very inspiring! - [Message: "The Holy Catholic Church" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-holy-catholic-church/) - A message from the series "The Apostles Creed." One of our elders, Allen Alston, covers a portion of the Apostle's Creed: ?I believe in the holy catholic church?. - [Message: "God's DNA" from Jamie Elswick](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/gods-dna/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." One of our elders, Jamie Elswick, talks about our identity as God's kids, having the DNA of God within us. - [Message: "Heaven is Our Home" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/heaven-is-our-home/) - A message from the series "The Apostles Creed." Finishing up the apostles creed talking about the resurrection - [Message: "Beginnings" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/beginnings/) - A message from the series "Genesis." Beginning our series on the book of Genesis by looking at creation and how these truths impact us now. - [Message: "Hope in Our Creator" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/hope-in-our-creator/) - A message from the series "Genesis." Our Creator is our hope for blessing and our courage in adversity. - [Message: "Being the Family of God" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/being-the-family-of-god/) - A message from the series "Acts." Being the family of God because of what Jesus has done. - [Message: "One Flesh, Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/one-flesh-part-1/) - A message from the series "Genesis." Genesis has a lot to say about marriage - [Message: "One Flesh, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/one-flesh-part-2/) - A message from the series "Genesis." Genesis has a lot to say about marriage - [Message: "The Fall" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-fall/) - A message from the series "Genesis." The Fall not only shows us the nature of temptation, but also reveals the opening act of God's plan to redeem all of us. - [Message: "Cain and Abel" from Vic Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/cain-and-abel/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Thanksgiving 2012 - Looking Back & Looking Ahead" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/thanksgiving-2012-looking-back-looking-ahead/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "The Dream" from Joseph Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-dream/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Don't Be Afraid" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/dont-be-afraid/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Generosity & Worship" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/generosity-worship/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Worship and generosity are connected. - [Message: "The Flood - Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-flood-part-1/) - A message from the series "Genesis." Why did God flood the earth? Isn't that a bit extreme? - [Message: "Looking Ahead to 2013" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/looking-ahead-to-2013/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." It's a new year and we are looking ahead and prayerfully considering what God might do this year. - [Message: "The Flood - Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-flood-part-2/) - A message from the series "Genesis." There is hope in the flood story because the story points us forward into Jesus and His grace. - [Message: "The Samaritan's Path" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-samaritans-path/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Who is my neighbor? - [Message: "The Tower of Babel" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-tower-of-babel/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "God's Promises" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/gods-promises/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Missions Sunday" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/missions-sunday/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Walk By Faith" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/walk-by-faith/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Seated In Christ" from Jamie Elswick](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/seated-in-christ/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Abraham's Intercession" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/abrahams-intercession/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "God's Blank Check" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/gods-blank-check/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Easter 2013" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/easter-2013/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "The Door" from Michael Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-door/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Isaac and Rebekah" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/isaac-and-rebekah/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "We Need the Holy Spirit" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/we-need-the-holy-spirit/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Bobby Martz Part One" from Bobby Martz](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/bobby-martz-part-one/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "The Next Level" from Bobby Martz](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-next-level/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Repentance" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/repentance/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Mother's Day 2013" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/mothers-day-2013/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Corporate Worship" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/corporate-worship/) - A message from the series "The Four Branches." - [Message: "Worship Part 2: Acting The Fool for Jesus" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/worship-part-2-acting-the-fool-for-jesus/) - A message from the series "The Four Branches." - [Message: "Discipleship" from Ray Warren](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/discipleship/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Four Branches: Restoration" from Victor Ray Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/four-branches-restoration/) - A message from the series "The Four Branches." - [Message: "Hospitality" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/hospitality/) - A message from the series "The Four Branches." - [Message: "Jacob and Esau" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jacob-and-esau/) - A message from the series "Genesis." - [Message: "Doubt Well" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/doubt-well/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." In the beginning of the gospel of Luke, we are shown two people that doubted. One doubted well and received her reward. - [Message: "The Importance Prayer" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-importance-prayer/) - A message from the series "Prayer." Prayer changes things. In God providence, He chose to take our little prayers and fold them into his perfect will so that we become vital players in his will for the earth. - [Message: "A Lifestyle of Prayer" from Ray Warren](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-lifestyle-of-prayer/) - A message from the series "Prayer." Prayer changes things. In God providence, He chose to take our little prayers and fold them into his perfect will so that we become vital players in his will for the earth. - [Message: "Take Hope, Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/take-hope-part-1/) - A message from the series "Hope." Biblical hope is more than simple wishful thinking that is bound to disappoint. Biblical hope is more like faith because our hope is in God. The loss of hope has devastating effects. - [Message: "Take Hope, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/take-hope-part-2/) - A message from the series "Hope." Biblical hope is not just wishful thinking. It's much more like faith and when we lose it, the effects are terrible. - [Message: "Come Holy Spirit" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/come-holy-spirit/) - A message from the series "Prayer." In order to have an Acts 2 kind of church, there has to be Acts 1 kind of prayer. - [Message: "The Baptism of the Holy Spirit" from Michael Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-baptism-of-the-holy-spirit/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon 120 men and women waiting in a room praying. Thus began the most powerful movement in the history of the world. The Holy Spirit is still in the business of empowering the people of God to do the work of the gospel with power. - [Message: "Love Your Enemies" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/love-your-enemies/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Our culture misunderstands love most of the time. Jesus had a radical message about how we should love, and how to repair the damage of hypocrisy. - [Message: "A Tree Known By It's Fruit" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-tree-known-by-its-fruit/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." An apple tree produces apples. If an apple tree makes oranges, then it's not an apple tree. Jesus says that if we are truly his followers, there will be evidence of a heart changed. - [Message: "Godly Living" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/godly-living/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Though we are certainly saved by grace alone, that grace should be evidenced by a life lived differently. - [Message: "Father's Day & Summer Changes" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/fathers-day-summer-changes/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." A short encouragement to fathers and also some news about changes we are making to our Sunday morning meeting for the summer months. - [Message: "Capture the Call Session 1" from Ben Goodman](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/capture-the-call-session-1/) - A message from the series "Capture the Call." Everyone has a calling. Not everyone accomplishes it. What makes the difference? Learn how to pursue God and your calling in this 2 session day seminar. - [Message: "Capture the Call Session 2" from Ben Goodman](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/capture-the-call-session-2/) - A message from the series "Capture the Call." Everyone has a calling. Not everyone accomplishes it. What makes the difference? Learn how to pursue God and your calling in this 2 session day seminar. - [Message: "Holy Spirit Clarity" from Ben Goodman](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/holy-spirit-clarity/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." One of the roles of the Holy Spirit is to enlighten our hearts to the truth. One of the greatest gifts we can be given is clarity. - [Message: "Faith and Authority" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/faith-and-authority/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." When Jesus healed the centurion's servant, a very interesting thing about the relationship between faith and authority that is worth exploring. This is practical stuff. - [Message: "He Chose You" from Jamie Elswick](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/he-chose-you/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." The gospel is typed and shadowed all over the Old Testament in powerful and life-changing ways. The book of Zechariah is no exception. Place yourself in the text and discover what it means to be rescued from your Accuser. - [Message: "John the Baptist's Doubt" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/john-the-baptists-doubt/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Even though John had baptized Jesus as the Messiah, he later began to doubt this. Jesus did not come and do what he expected. John handled his doubt correctly. Will you? - [Message: "A Sinner Forgiven" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-sinner-forgiven/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." When a woman with a reputation as a sinner interrupted a meal with Jesus, hosted by a Pharisee, things got pretty awkward. Jesus used this beautifully awkward moment to teach Simon the Pharisee, and us, about repentance and forgiveness. - [Message: "The Parable of the Sower, Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-parable-of-the-sower-part-1/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." This is a powerful and convicting parable told by Jesus. What kind of soil are you? - [Message: "The Parable of the Sower, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-parable-of-the-sower-part-2/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Finishing up the parable of the sower this week covering the thorny soil and good soil. The cares of this world will choke you and keep you from maturity if you aren't watchful. - [Message: "Healed for Mission" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/healed-for-mission/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Your testimony does not belong to you. It belongs to Jesus and he means for you to go and tell of the good things God has done. - [Message: "Jesus is Coming" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jesus-is-coming/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." In this passage we get to see what faith looks like. At first glance, it may not seem impressive. However, Jesus was impressed by this small faith and there is much we can learn from it. - [Message: "Doubt Box: One-Off Questions" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/doubt-box-one-off-questions/) - A message from the series "Doubt Box." We begin our Doubt Box series this week. For the past few weeks you have been sending in your doubting questions which will become the subject of the next month of sermons. This week Pastor Ben tackles several at once. - [Message: "Doubt Box: The Problem of Evil" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/doubt-box-the-problem-of-evil/) - A message from the series "Doubt Box." If God is all good, all powerful, and all knowing, how can there be such evil and suffering in the world? - [Message: "Doubt Box: Having a Theology for Adversity" from Ben Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/doubt-box-having-a-theology-for-adversity/) - A message from the series "Doubt Box." My life is hard and I pray and ask God to help me and it seems like nothing changes. Where is God in this? - [Message: "Doubt Box: Sovereignty vs. Free Will" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/doubt-box-sovereignty-vs-free-will/) - A message from the series "Doubt Box." If God is really in control of all things, then how can our choices be real decisions that have real effects and consequences? - [Message: "Forgiveness" from Vic Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/forgiveness/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Forgiveness is difficult, but it is of huge importance to God and to our spiritual health. - [Message: "Doubt Box: Once Saved, Always Saved?" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/doubt-box-once-saved-always-saved/) - A message from the series "Doubt Box." I have a sin that I struggle with consistently and I can't seem to overcome it. Does this mean I am not truly saved? - [Message: "Doubt Box: Panel Discussion" from Ben Cotten, Vic Spencer, Allen](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/doubt-box-panel-discussion/) - A message from the series "Doubt Box." This is the final week in the Doubt Box series. We put together a discussion panel using the KCC elder team to discuss several questions to finish out the series. - [Message: "Sent with Christ" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/sent-with-christ/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Jesus didn't come to set up camp. He was sent by the Father, and in turn sends us. But we are not alone. - [Message: "The Good Samaritan" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-good-samaritan/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Jesus defines the Christian life as being far simpler, and far more difficult, than we imagine. - [Message: "The Supernatural Norm" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-supernatural-norm/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Throughout the book of Luke, and elsewhere, we often see Jesus doing very supernatural things. Jesus redefines for us what "normal" is and it includes supernatural things. - [Message: "Come to the Table" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/come-to-the-table/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." What you are thankful for will tell you what you truly value vs what you pay lip service to. - [Message: "The Sign of Jonah" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-sign-of-jonah/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Jonah was a bit of a self-centered winer, yet Jesus said that Jonah was all the sign that we need to point the way to Christ as the Messiah. How can this be? - [Message: "Do Not Fear" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/do-not-fear/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." When we fear God, we will not fear other things. Worry over the stuff of life, at it's root, lies in a lack of the fear of God. - [Message: "The Spirit of Adoption" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-spirit-of-adoption/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." "The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God." -CS Lewis - [Message: "Living Inside Out" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/living-inside-out/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." How do people change? Can we be transformed in ways that are visible in our character and behavior? - [Message: "The Cost of Discipleship" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-cost-of-discipleship/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." There is a clear change in the tone and content of Jesus' preaching as the multitudes gather but do not understand what it means to truly follow Him. - [Message: "Defining our Call, Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/defining-our-call-part-1/) - A message from the series "Defining Our Call." Part 1 of a 3 week series on the purpose and ministry philosophy of KCC. - [Message: "Defining our Call, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/defining-our-call-part-2/) - A message from the series "Defining Our Call." Part 2 of a 3 week series on the purpose and ministry philosophy of KCC. - [Message: "Defining our Call, Part 3" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/defining-our-call-part-3/) - A message from the series "Defining Our Call." the 3rd and final week of a series on KCC's purpose and philosophy of ministry. - [Message: "Loved, Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/loved-part-1/) - A message from the series "Loved." Week one of a 2-week series on love. Today we look at the radical covenant love of God for His people. - [Message: "Loved, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/loved-part-2/) - A message from the series "Loved." This is the 2nd and final week of our series on love beginning with Hosea and ending with I Cor. 13 - [Message: "Lazarus and the Rich Man" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/lazarus-and-the-rich-man/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Jesus tells a parable to show that God's view of success in life is far different from our own. - [Message: "Biblical Integrity" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/biblical-integrity/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." We are meant to function like a body together, but this is not an easy task. We hurt each other. Jesus tells us how to handle that so that our relationships can last a lifetime. - [Message: "Hope in Justice" from Jamie Elswick](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/hope-in-justice/) - A message from the series "Capture the Call." Jesus tells us to persist in prayer, placing our hope in his justice. - [Message: "Killing the Pharisee Monster" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/killing-the-pharisee-monster/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." There is a pharisee monster in all of us. Killing it requires recognizing that we are all tax collectors, guilty and in need of pardon from our King. - [Message: "Bobby Martz, Session 1" from Bobby Martz](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/bobby-martz-session-1/) - A message from the series "Signs & Wonders." Bobby Martz came and did a weekend of special meetings with us. - [Message: "Bobby Martz, Session 2" from Bobby Martz](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/bobby-martz-session-2/) - A message from the series "Signs & Wonders." Bobby Martz came and did a weekend of special meetings with us. - [Message: "Zacchaeus Come Down" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/zacchaeus-come-down/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Jesus came to seek and save the lost so that those who were once lost become those who seek and save as well. - [Message: "The Parable of the 10 Minas" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-parable-of-the-10-minas/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." God's idea of faithfullness is bigger than simply not quitting. - [Message: "Betrayal Happens" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/betrayal-happens/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." Betrayal happens. How should we respond when we are betrayed? How about when we do the betraying? - [Message: "Easter 2011" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/easter-2011/) - A message from the series "Gospel of Luke." This is not a memorial service celebrating what Jesus did for us 2,000 years ago on a cross. We also celebrate what He is doing right now, alive and active in our lives each day. - [Message: "Familiarity Breeds Contempt" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/familiarity-breeds-contempt/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." If we are bored with God, we will worship Him with blemished offerings. We need to see and feel the greatness of God. - [Message: "Mother's Day" from Michael Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/mothers-day/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Michael Cotten brought an excellent Mother's Day message that was for mothers, but deeply applicable to all. - [Message: "From Suffering to Hope" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/from-suffering-to-hope/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Paul draws a connection between suffering and hope that at first glance is contradictory. In this sermon we explore how it can be possible to rejoice in suffering. - [Message: "He Leads Us (Intro to Acts)" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/he-leads-us-intro-to-acts/) - A message from the series "Acts." Being a disciple of Jesus was not easy. Just when you thought you had gotten your mind around what was happening, everything changed. Can we expect anything different? - [Message: "Beyond Pentacost" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/beyond-pentacost/) - A message from the series "Acts." Pentacost is not meant to be the high water mark of the church age. It's the first fruits of what we are to be living in now. We are living downstream from this great moment in church history, and God is calling us into a new revival. - [Message: "Early Church Life" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/early-church-life/) - A message from the series "Acts." This week we picked apart Acts 2:42-47 down to the bone trying to unearth what made the early church such a spiritually rich and unified community of faith. - [Message: "Gospel Boldness" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/gospel-boldness/) - A message from the series "Acts." Peter said to the cripple beggar, "I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you." What did Peter have that most of us do not? - [Message: "Generational Blessing" from Ray Warren](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/generational-blessing/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." We all inherit both blessings and curses from our parents. Jesus makes a way to cut off all curses and pass on blessing to those that come after us. - [Message: "Ananias and Sapphira" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ananias-and-sapphira/) - A message from the series "Acts." This may be the most terrifying story recorded in the Bible. It is also one of the most profound examples of how God feels about the "leaven of the Pharisees". - [Message: "The Impending Revival" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-impending-revival/) - A message from the series "Acts." If Gamaliel is right, then true revival is like a freight train that can be resisted, but cannot not stopped. - [Message: "How Knowledge Grows and the Need for Grace" from Victor Spencer](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/how-knowledge-grows-and-the-need-for-grace/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Listen as Vic Spencer shares his own journey in learning the various theories around the creation story in Genesis. - [Message: "Pain and Holiness" from Sam Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/pain-and-holiness/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Stephen's Ambition" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/stephens-ambition/) - A message from the series "Acts." Stephen was a soup kitchen servant that was transformed by Jesus into a miracle working preacher and the first martyr of the Church age. - [Message: "Simon's Ambition" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/simons-ambition/) - A message from the series "Acts." Just as Stephen seemed to have no selfish ambition, Simon is consumed by it. Listen as we go deeper into this idea of selfish ambition and how to bring the gospel to bear on it in your life. - [Message: "Kicking Against the Goad" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/kicking-against-the-goad/) - A message from the series "Acts." The Apostle Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus is as dramatic as it is instructive. Through it we see what it means to be yielded to the Lordship of Christ. - [Message: "Calling the Clean, Unclean" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/calling-the-clean-unclean/) - A message from the series "Acts." We must be careful that when we call something, or someone, unclean that God agrees. It will build walls between the gospel and those that need it and ultimately can keep us from experiencing Holy Spirit revival. - [Message: "Godly Resolve for 2018" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/godly-resolve-for-2018/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "God In Us" from Jamie Elswick](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/god-in-us/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Hosea Week 1 - Betrothed Again" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/hosea-week-1-betrothed-again/) - A message from the series "Hosea." - [Message: "Hosea Week 2 - Found Guilty" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/hosea-week-2-found-guilty/) - A message from the series "Hosea." - [Message: "Relapse and the Sabbath" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/relapse-and-the-sabbath/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Covenant of Love" from Ed Gillooley](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/covenant-of-love/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Esther Chosen As Queen" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/esther-chosen-as-queen/) - A message from the series "Esther." - [Message: "2 Plots Discovered" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/2-plots-discovered/) - A message from the series "Esther." - [Message: "Repentance and Identity" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/repentance-and-identity/) - A message from the series "Esther." - [Message: "God Rescuer of His People" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/god-rescuer-of-his-people/) - A message from the series "Esther." - [Message: "Testimony" from Allen Alston](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/testimony/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-doctrine-of-the-holy-spirit/) - A message from the series "The Holy Spirit." - [Message: "Receiving the Spirit" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/receiving-the-spirit/) - A message from the series "The Holy Spirit." - [Message: "The Grace-Gifts: Prophecy" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-grace-gifts-prophecy/) - A message from the series "The Holy Spirit." - [Message: "The Grace-Gifts: Prophecy & Tongues" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-grace-gifts-prophecy-tongues/) - A message from the series "The Holy Spirit." - [Message: "The Grace-Gifts Faith Healing Miracles" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-grace-gifts-faith-healing-miracles/) - A message from the series "The Holy Spirit." - [Message: "The Clanging Cymbal" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-clanging-cymbal/) - A message from the series "The Holy Spirit." - [Message: "The 2016 Election: A Christian Response" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-2016-election-a-christian-response/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "John's Prologue" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/johns-prologue/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Jesus' Ministry Begins" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jesus-ministry-begins/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Water to Wine" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/water-to-wine/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Jesus Cleanses the Temple" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jesus-cleanses-the-temple/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Christmas 2016" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christmas-2016/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Thoughts and Prayers Regarding 2017" from Elder Team](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/thoughts-and-prayers-regarding-2017/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Born Again" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/born-again/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "I Must Decrease" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/i-must-decrease/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Samaritan Woman" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-samaritan-woman/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Pool of Bethesda" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-pool-of-bethesda/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "One With the Father" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/one-with-the-father/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Bread of Life" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-bread-of-life/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Rivers of Living Water" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/rivers-of-living-water/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Truth Will Set You Free" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-truth-will-set-you-free/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Mike Roberson Memorial" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/mike-roberson-memorial/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "He Makes the Blind to See" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/he-makes-the-blind-to-see/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Sheep Have a Shepherd" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-sheep-have-a-shepherd/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Good Shepherd" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-good-shepherd/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Jesus, Giver of Life" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jesus-giver-of-life/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Easter 2017" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/easter-2017/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Jesus Anointed for Burial" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/jesus-anointed-for-burial/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Triumphal Entry" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-triumphal-entry/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Whoever Loves His Life Will Lose It" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/whoever-loves-his-life-will-lose-it/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Receiving Jesus as Your Servant" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/receiving-jesus-as-your-servant/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "What It Means to be a Christian" from Carl Herrington](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/what-it-means-to-be-a-christian/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Betrayal Leads to the Cross" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/betrayal-leads-to-the-cross/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "These Works & Greater" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/these-works-greater/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The True Vine" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-true-vine/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Above vs. Below" from Ray Warren](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/above-vs-below/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "A Servant Not Greater Than His Master" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-servant-not-greater-than-his-master/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "I Have Overcome the World" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/i-have-overcome-the-world/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Glory of the Lord" from Ed Gillooley](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-glory-of-the-lord/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Passion" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-passion/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Ressurection" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-ressurection/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "The Purpose of this Book" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-purpose-of-this-book/) - A message from the series "The Gospel of John." - [Message: "Introduction" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/introduction/) - A message from the series "The Kingdom of God." An introduction to the Kingdom of God and survey of the topic across the Bible - [Message: "The Kingdom Is Future" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-kingdom-is-future/) - A message from the series "The Kingdom of God." - [Message: "The Power of God" from Steve Parker](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-power-of-god/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "The Kingdom Is Now" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-kingdom-is-now/) - A message from the series "The Kingdom of God." - [Message: "The Local Church" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-local-church/) - A message from the series "The Kingdom of God." - [Message: "The Universal Church, Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-universal-church-part-1/) - A message from the series "The Kingdom of God." - [Message: "The Universal Church, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-universal-church-part-2/) - A message from the series "The Kingdom of God." - [Message: "What Is Worship?" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/what-is-worship/) - A message from the series "Worship Together." - [Message: "Made for Worship" from Ben Cotten and Josh Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/made-for-worship/) - A message from the series "Worship Together." - [Message: "Pastor Appreciation 2017" from Living Hope Church](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/pastor-appreciation-2017/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Worship Together" from Josh Cox](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/worship-together/) - A message from the series "Worship Together." - [Message: "More Undignified" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/more-undignified/) - A message from the series "Worship Together." - [Message: "To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/to-live-is-christ-to-die-is-gain/) - A message from the series "Philippians." - [Message: "Count Others More Significant" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/count-others-more-significant/) - A message from the series "Philippians." - [Message: "Count It All Rubbish" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/count-it-all-rubbish/) - A message from the series "Philippians." - [Message: "I Can Do All Things" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/i-can-do-all-things/) - A message from the series "Philippians." - [Message: "Christmas Week 1 - Love" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christmas-week-1-love/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2017." - [Message: "Christmas Week 2 - Joy" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christmas-week-2-joy/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2017." - [Message: "Christmas Week 3 - Peace" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christmas-week-3-peace/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2017." - [Message: "Christmas Eve Service 2017" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christmas-eve-service-2017/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2017." - [Message: "Christmas Week 4 - Hope" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/christmas-week-4-hope/) - A message from the series "Christmas 2017." - [Message: "Living Hope - What Our Name Means" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/living-hope-what-our-name-means/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." Preaching from 1 Peter about our living hope, and what our new church name means - [Message: "Our Many Blessings in Christ" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/our-many-blessings-in-christ/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." An introduction to the book of Ephesians covering the first chapter - [Message: "Dead in Sin, Alive to Christ" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/dead-in-sin-alive-to-christ/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." We have been made alive in Christ which forms the basis for our unity. - [Message: "A Many Splendored Church" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-many-splendored-church/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." The Church is called to have both deep unity, and maximum diversity - [Message: "Unity in the Bond of Peace" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/unity-in-the-bond-of-peace/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." Our relationships are a reflection of how the gospel has worked in us. - [Message: "The New Life" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-new-life/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." In Christ, we are made new - [Message: "Walk in Love" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/walk-in-love/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." We are commanded to love each other, even when we are not lovable - [Message: "Husbands and Wives" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/husbands-and-wives/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." The beautiful picture of God that a marriage can be - [Message: "Make Disciples of Your Kids" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/make-disciples-of-your-kids/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." Parents are to make disciples of their children - [Message: "Children Obey Your Parents" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/children-obey-your-parents/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." A brief message to the kids - [Message: "Practical Parenting Tips" from Elder Team](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/practical-parenting-tips/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." - [Message: "The Armor of God - Truth" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-armor-of-god-truth/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." The belt of truth - [Message: "The Armor of God - Righteousness" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-armor-of-god-righteousness/) - A message from the series "Ephesians." The breastplate of righteousness - [Message: "The Five Slogans, Part 1" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-five-slogans-part-1/) - A message from the series "The Five Slogans." Covering 3 of the 5 solas - Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia - [Message: "The Five Slogans, Part 2" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-five-slogans-part-2/) - A message from the series "The Five Slogans." - [Message: "Ezra Introduction" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ezra-introduction/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Ezra 3-The Atar is the Temple" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ezra-3-the-atar-is-the-temple/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "The Samaritan Temptation" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-samaritan-temptation/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Palm Sunday 2016" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/palm-sunday-2016/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Discouragement, Passivity, and Obedience" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/discouragement-passivity-and-obedience/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Completing the Temple" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/completing-the-temple/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Ezra Reforms God's People" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/ezra-reforms-gods-people/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Full Repentance Ezra" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/full-repentance-ezra/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Nehemiah 1 - A Kingdom of Priests" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/nehemiah-1-a-kingdom-of-priests/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "The Influence of Intercession" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-influence-of-intercession/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Through Open Windows: His Word, Our Witness" from Sam Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/through-open-windows-his-word-our-witness/) - A message from the series "Standalone Sermons." - [Message: "Building Together or Not At All" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/building-together-or-not-at-all/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "The Sword and the Trowel" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/the-sword-and-the-trowel/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Nehemiah Stops the Oppression of the Poor" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/nehemiah-stops-the-oppression-of-the-poor/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Plots Against Nehemiah" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/plots-against-nehemiah/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Father's Day Sermon" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/fathers-day-sermon/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Unifying the People of God" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/unifying-the-people-of-god/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Celebration, Joy, and Repentance" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/celebration-joy-and-repentance/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Moving In" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/moving-in/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "Leadership, Tradition, & Worship" from Ben Cotten](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/leadership-tradition-worship/) - A message from the series "Ezra & Nehemiah." - [Message: "A Demo Message" from Eric Murrell](https://livinghopetriad.com/messages/a-demo-message/) - A message from the series "Demo Series." 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